Synonyms for falteringly
| Grammar : Adv |
| Spell : fawl-ter |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈfɔl tər |
Définition of falteringly
Origin :- mid-14c., of unknown origin, possibly from a Scandinavian source (cf. Old Norse faltrask "be burdened, hesitate, be troubled"), or a frequentative of Middle English falden "to fold," influenced by fault. Related: Faltered; faltering.
- As in hesitantly : adv dubiously
- "Perhaps not everything is sad," I made answer, falteringly.
- Extract from : « In the Valley » by Harold Frederic
- "I have come to speak of it—to ask pardon for it—I was in the wrong," he said, falteringly.
- Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine
- How falteringly, and with what pathos she used this grand old word now!
- Extract from : « The Old Countess; or, The Two Proposals » by Ann S. Stephens
- "I can not tell you that, Miss Rogers," answered Bernardine, falteringly.
- Extract from : « Jolly Sally Pendleton » by Laura Jean Libbey
- "It was because the police believe that Hazel was—was in love with you, Phil," she falteringly said.
- Extract from : « The Hand in the Dark » by Arthur J. Rees
- She called to him falteringly, but with such appeal in her tones that he halted and stared at her.
- Extract from : « Blow The Man Down » by Holman Day
- They could speak of nothing but that; and yet of that they could speak only falteringly.
- Extract from : « Our American Holidays: Lincoln's Birthday » by Various
- "But—we are keeping Lady Lansmere too long," she said falteringly.
- Extract from : « My Novel, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
- "You are cruel, you are unjust," said Dalibard, falteringly.
- Extract from : « Lucretia, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
- “I hope your mother is well,” she said at last, falteringly, after a long pause.
- Extract from : « Phoebe, Junior » by Mrs [Margaret] Oliphant
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