Added 10 October 2026 haltingly adverb Categories: Describing WordsRare Words adverb ! Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). More about haltingly at Wordnik → Where our words come from → In a halting or limping manner; full of pauses or hesitation. He spoke haltingly of his battle with cancer and its affect on his family. Related Words: languentelumpilytimorosopallinglyhangtaillamentosotremblesomegingerlyrockilyquiveringlycowardlymumpishly Back to today's word