quavery en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈkweɪvəɹi/ (UK)
Etymology
From quaver + -y.
Meanings
-
Apt to quaver; shaky, trembling.
In the middle of the square a fountain poured a quavery thread of shining water into its stone font.
2011, Adam Roberts, By Light Alone, Gollancz, published 2012, page 110:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most quavery | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more quavery | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |