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UK
/ʃˈeɪkɪli/
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ADVERB
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in an insecurely shaky manner
this theory is rather shakily supported by some obscure data -
in a manner characterized by trembling or shaking
`I--I'm going to make you a cup of tea', she explained shakily
How To Use shakily In A Sentence
- The Duke shakily got to his feet, and he hurried out of the room, just as a servant and two guards entered.
- Shakily I splashed some cold water onto my stricken face, wishing the cold liquid to act as a reality check, maybe even wake me up from this painfully real nightmare.
- Jigeehuu ambled shakily over to it after our first embrace and ladled out half a pint for me in a rice bowl.
- Jill rose shakily to her feet.
- Shaking my head, I stood shakily to my legs and stumbled over to the water, taking off my sodden shirt and placing it on the ground next to me.
- Pulling herself painfully up, she wobbled shakily on the cobbles, catching the icy metal of the lamp-post next to her to steady herself.
- Shakily, Adam rose to his feet while the dog fixed him with a baleful glare and a low threatening rumble escaped its throat. LOST SUMMER
- Shakily I follow the same course, yanking myself into the space between two broad slabs.
- A nightshirt, or indeed any other kind of nightwear, was not only unnecessary but unwelcome as well when it came between her and the sensual warmth of Guard's skin, the touch of his hands and mouth, when-Shakily Rosy tried to banish her wantonly erotic thoughts, but as she glanced in the mirror she suspected that her flushed face and shining eyes gave her away. Unwanted Wedding
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