Shaky Definition

shākē
shakier, shakiest
adjective
shakier, shakiest
Not firm, substantial, or secure; weak, unsound, or unsteady.
Webster's New World
Trembling or tremulous.
Webster's New World
Lacking soundness or sturdiness, as of construction.
A shaky table.
American Heritage
Not to be depended on; precarious.
A shaky alliance.
American Heritage
Nervous or jittery.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Shaky

Adjective

Base Form:
shaky
Comparative:
shakier
Superlative:
shakiest

Shaky Sentence Examples

  • She drew a shaky breath.

  • She drew in a shaky breath and let it out.

  • Her first shaky step almost sent her sprawling, and he caught her arm quickly.

  • Her pain faded, and she drew a shaky breath as the tension in her chest loosened.

  • She forgot her shaky body and the whirling of her emotions and strode toward the door, intent on discovering if he had done this and if so, if he had more.

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Words Starting With

SSHSHA

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YKYAKY

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