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shakily

sha·kily

uncommon

adverb

1.

in an insecurely shaky manner

  • “this theory is rather shakily supported by some obscure data”
2.

in a manner characterized by trembling or shaking

  • “I--I”
  • “, she explained shakily”

Origin

From shaky + -ly.

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