oscilantemente

[o.si.ˈlɐ̃.tɨ.ˈmẽ.tɨ]

adverb

oscillatingly, in an oscillating manner

1. In a manner that oscillates or swings back and forth; characterized by oscillation

The pendulum moved oscilantemente across the room.

O pêndulo movia-se oscilantemente pela sala.

2. In a hesitant or wavering manner; indecisively

He spoke oscilantemente about his future plans.

Ele falou oscilantemente sobre seus planos futuros.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

oscilantemente

Standard usage; rarely used in everyday speech

Portugal

oscilantemente

Standard usage; more formal/literary context

ficar oscilantemente entre duas opções (to waver between two options)

falar oscilantemente (to speak hesitantly)

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