falteringly

English

Alternative forms

• faulteringly (archaic)

Etymology

faltering +‎ -ly

Adverb

falteringly (comparative more falteringly, superlative most falteringly)

1. In a faltering manner; hesitantly, making pauses
   • 1826, [Mary Shelley], chapter IV, in The Last Man. […], volume I, London: Henry Colburn, […], →OCLC:

     She spoke falteringly, and concluded with a heavy sigh.