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Shakily Definition & Meaning

shakily
adverb
  1. in an insecurely shaky manner; "this theory is rather shakily supported by some obscure data"
  2. in a manner characterized by trembling or shaking; "`I--I'm going to make you a cup of tea', she explained shakily"

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What does shakily mean?
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"
What part of speech is shakily?
Shakily is an adverb.
How many definitions does shakily have?
Shakily has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adverb).

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