QUAVERY Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

quavery

adjective

Definition of quavery next

as in trembly

marked by or given to small uncontrollable bodily movements a quavery foal trying to stand for the first time

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Recent Examples of quavery During the silent era, thousands of movie-theatre organs raised their quirky, quavery voices, with the Mighty Wurlitzer being the most popular model. —

Alex Ross, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for quavery

Adjective

That week’s host, Emily Blunt, did the trembly voice-over.

— Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2020

Definition of trembly

Adjective

The shaky outing continued Sasaki’s post-breakthrough slide, but the setback barely dents the Dodgers’ commanding division cushion, with San Diego still eight games back in the standings.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026
Andy’s spark is just what Runway needs, though, since the glossy fashion magazine is on shaky financial grounds in the age of digital media.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026