quaver
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Crucially, too, Bailey has the set of pipes that every Ariel needs and a gift for modulating her emotions through music, shifting from a rich, confident vibrato one moment to a hesitant quaver the next.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2023
There was a quaver in his voice, which defined the depth of his emotion.
From Scientific American ● Dec. 23, 2021
Tears sprang to my eyes again, lending a quaver to my voice.
From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2019
“For more than 12 years I entrusted Stew with my words and my goals and my reputation and he’s never let me down,” McConnell said as his voice began to quaver.
From Fox News ● Mar. 14, 2019
She looked at me, her eyes wide, and spoke softly with a slight quaver in her voice, “Mooooo.”
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
“They got him,” Ms. Dillon’s character quavers in “Close Encounters” after her son is snatched by aliens through the doggy-door in their kitchen.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 4, 2023
His voice is unbound by anything his fingers are doing; it quavers, rattles off quick syllables and trampolines into falsetto.
From New York Times ● Oct. 28, 2022
“There are things out there,” a character quavers.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 9, 2020
Picture the moment, as he quavers, “The sun has gone to bed and so must I,” before curling up in mock sleep and being borne offstage by Ivanka.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 5, 2017
The light filtering in from above shifts again, and the figure quavers as though she were watching through a heat haze, though Mr. A. H— remains comparatively crisp and clear.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
Dressed in a traditional feathered cloak, her voice quavered as she thrust a photo of her mother at the committee.
From BBC ● Dec. 10, 2023
Talking about her father’s caregivers, Robin’s voice quavered.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 12, 2021
When it came time for him to address the gathering at his uncle’s grave, Franken’s voice quavered as he took in, for the first time, the cross that was about to be removed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 13, 2020
As her voice quavered, I felt a surge of emotion so strong it seemed to paralyze me.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2018
His voice quavered like the bird’s voice when he spoke, welcoming Ged kindly.
From "A Wizard of Earthsea" by Ursula K. Le Guin
What only seems familiar: Powering out of a slow corner with the pedal pinned, the car pulling its guts out, stretching for the redline, revs quavering at the upshifts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 28, 2026
Voice quavering, I told Sam that I was looking for an actual relationship, one that could go somewhere.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 23, 2024
HAILEY, Idaho — Paul Rytting listened as a woman, voice quavering, told him her story.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 12, 2023
“She brightened my life with her happiness and bravery. I will keep preserving her spirit,” Hsiao said in a quavering voice.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 31, 2023
Whenever there was a pause in the song she filled it with gasping broken sobs and then took up the lyric again in a quavering soprano.
From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Vocabulary lists containing quaver
Instead of "Said": Words That Sound Like What They Mean
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
List 7
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
The Call of the Wild
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
