Nervously: meaning, definitions and examples
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nervously
[ ˈnɜːvəsli ]
feeling
In a way that shows or is characterized by nervousness or anxiety.
Synonyms
anxiously, apprehensively, worriedly
Examples of usage
- She smiled nervously, not knowing what to expect.
- He drummed his fingers nervously on the table.
- I laughed nervously, trying to cover up my embarrassment.
Translations
Translations of the word "nervously" in other languages:
🇵🇹 nervosamente
🇮🇳 नर्वसली
🇩🇪 nervös
🇮🇩 dengan gugup
🇺🇦 нервово
🇵🇱 nerwowo
🇯🇵 緊張して(きんちょうして)
🇫🇷 nerveusement
🇪🇸 nerviosamente
🇹🇷 sinirli bir şekilde
🇰🇷 긴장하여
🇸🇦 بعصبية
🇨🇿 nervózně
🇸🇰 nervózne
🇨🇳 紧张地 (jǐnzhāng de)
🇸🇮 živčno
🇮🇸 kvíðafullur
🇰🇿 алаңдаушылықпен
🇬🇪 ნერვიულად
🇦🇿 sinirli şəkildə
🇲🇽 nerviosamente
Word origin
The word nervously is derived from the adjective nervous, which comes from the Latin word nervosus, meaning 'sinewy' or 'full of nerves'. Over time, the meaning of nervous has evolved to refer to a state of agitation or anxiety. The adverb nervously is used to describe actions or behaviors that are indicative of nervousness or anxiety.
See also: nervousness.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #12,507, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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