MEANING
In an unsteady way, with hesitation, interruptions, or signs of weakening.
Use it for
Words that belong together
- speak falteringly
- move falteringly
On the page
She began falteringly, then found the words she needed.
Word forms
- Base
- falteringly
Usage notes
Primary category: literary / elevated general. Forms: Invariable adverb. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings. Established modern English lexical item. No separate regional spelling or grammatical inflection entry. Writing functions: character, description. Commonness: moderately common.
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