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haltingly

UK
/ˈhɔːltɪŋli/
US
/ˈhɔltɪŋli/

Translations

haltinglyadverb
UK
/ˈhɔːltɪŋli/
US
/ˈhɔltɪŋli/
She spoke haltingly, unsure of how to express her feelings.
Elle parlait hésitamment, sans savoir comment exprimer ses sentiments.
par saccadesS'emploie pour une action ou un mouvement effectué par à-coups, avec des pauses.
The old projector flickered and whirred haltingly before the film finally came into focus.
Le vieux projecteur clignotait et ronronnait par saccades avant que le film ne se mette enfin au point.
Synonyms
hesitantly
tentatively
uncertainly
waveringly
stammeringly

Definitions

haltinglyadverb
In a manner that is hesitant or lacking confidence.
She spoke haltingly, unsure of how to express her feelings.
With frequent pauses or interruptions; falteringly.
The old projector flickered and whirred haltingly before the film finally came into focus.
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