adv
Meaning 1
In a shaky manner.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
shakily
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adverb
Meaning 2
in a manner characterized by trembling or shaking
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- `I--I'm going to make you a cup of tea', she explained shakily
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adverb
Meaning 3
in an insecurely shaky manner
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- this theory is rather shakily supported by some obscure data
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History
Etymology
Etymology tree English shaky Middle English -ly English -ly English shakily From shaky + -ly.