Antonyms for haltingly


Grammar : Adv
Spell : hawl-ting
Phonetic Transcription : ˈhɔl tɪŋ


Definition of haltingly

Origin :
  • "act of limping or walking lamely," early 14c., verbal noun from halt (v.). Related: Haltingly.
  • As in slowly : adv moderately
Example sentences :
  • "It is about Katrina," he said haltingly, as he eyed me curiously.
  • Extract from : « City of Endless Night » by Milo Hastings
  • She glanced pitifully at him once more and then haltingly told her story.
  • Extract from : « The Vagrant Duke » by George Gibbs
  • "I assure you I have no intention of prying," said Cameron haltingly.
  • Extract from : « Cubs of the Wolf » by Raymond F. Jones
  • "I cannot express myself at all as I feel," she haltingly told them.
  • Extract from : « Susan B. Anthony » by Alma Lutz
  • "You are indeed a good friend," murmured Marston slowly and haltingly.
  • Extract from : « John Frewen, South Sea Whaler » by Louis Becke
  • "The—the housekeeper appears to have run away," he said haltingly.
  • Extract from : « The Chestermarke Instinct » by J. S. Fletcher
  • "Thank you, Mr. Dudgeon, I—I understand," she said haltingly.
  • Extract from : « The Rider of Waroona » by Firth Scott
  • "Abstractly, I of course agree with you," he said haltingly.
  • Extract from : « Planet of the Damned » by Harry Harrison
  • "I had better release you from your engagement," he said haltingly.
  • Extract from : « The Green Mummy » by Fergus Hume
  • She lisped the words in her soft, sweet voice, haltingly, like a little child.
  • Extract from : « The Fire People » by Ray Cummings

Synonyms for haltingly

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