Jitterily: meaning, definitions and examples
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jitterily
[ ˈdʒɪtərɪli ]
in a nervous or agitated manner
Jitterily is an adverb that describes the action of doing something in a nervous or agitated manner. It is often used to convey a sense of anxiety or unease in one's behavior.
Synonyms
agitatedly, anxiously, nervously
Examples of usage
- She spoke jitterily during the interview, constantly fidgeting with her hands.
- He walked jitterily around the room, unable to sit still for even a moment.
Translations
Translations of the word "jitterily" in other languages:
🇵🇹 nervosamente
🇮🇳 घबराहट से
🇩🇪 nervös
🇮🇩 gelisah
🇺🇦 нервово
🇵🇱 nerwowo
🇯🇵 神経質に
🇫🇷 nerveusement
🇪🇸 nerviosamente
🇹🇷 sinirli bir şekilde
🇰🇷 신경질적으로
🇸🇦 بعصبية
🇨🇿 nervózně
🇸🇰 nervózne
🇨🇳 紧张地
🇸🇮 živčno
🇮🇸 taugaóst
🇰🇿 мазасыздана
🇬🇪 ნერვიულად
🇦🇿 əsəbi halda
🇲🇽 nerviosamente
Word origin
The word 'jitterily' is a combination of 'jitter' (meaning to shake slightly and quickly) and the suffix '-ily' (used to form adverbs). It first appeared in the English language in the early 20th century, as a way to describe actions done in a nervous or agitated manner.