SHAKILY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does shakily mean? 

• SHAKILY (adverb)
  The adverb SHAKILY has 2 senses:

1. in an insecurely shaky manner

2. in a manner characterized by trembling or shaking

  Familiarity information: SHAKILY used as an adverb is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• SHAKILY (adverb)

Sense 1

Meaning:

In an insecurely shaky manner

Context example:

this theory is rather shakily supported by some obscure data

Pertainym:

shaky (inclined to shake as from weakness or defect)

Sense 2

Meaning:

In a manner characterized by trembling or shaking

Context example:

'I--I'm going to make you a cup of tea', she explained shakily

Pertainym:

shaky (vibrating slightly and irregularly; as e.g. with fear or cold or like the leaves of an aspen in a breeze)