adjective
- shaking or trembling, especially in voice or sound
noun
- a trembling or shaking quality, especially in voice or sound
Examples
- Her quavering voice revealed how nervous she was.
- The old man spoke in a quavering tone.
- There was a noticeable quavering in the singer’s performance.
- His hands were quavering as he signed the document.
- The quavering of her voice made everyone listen more carefully.
- The violin produced a quavering note that filled the room.
- She tried to control the quavering in her speech.