Synonyms of quavery

quavery

adjective

as in trembly

marked by or given to small uncontrollable bodily movements

a quavery foal trying to stand for the first time

Synonyms & Similar Words

• trembly
• trembling
• shaking
• quivering
• shuddering
• shaky
• shivering
• tremulous
• wobbly
• atremble
• shuddery
• wobbling
• quaking
• tottering
• tottery
• unsteady
• aquiver
• convulsive
• shivery
• throbbing
• wavery
• wavering
• rocky
• unstable
• pulsating
• palpitating
• staggery

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• steady
• stable
• controlled
• firm
• settled

Example Sentences

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