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SHAKILY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

In a manner characterized by trembling or shaking

Example:

'I--I'm going to make you a cup of tea', she explained shakily

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

shaky (vibrating slightly and irregularly; as e.g. with fear or cold or like the leaves of an aspen in a breeze)

Sense 2

Meaning:

In an insecurely shaky manner

Example:

this theory is rather shakily supported by some obscure data

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

shaky (inclined to shake as from weakness or defect)

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