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SHAKILY
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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:
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:
Pertainym:
shaky (inclined to shake as from weakness or defect)
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