Quivered: meaning, definitions and examples

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quivered

 

[ หˆkwษชv.ษ™rd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

emotional response

Quivered refers to a quick, slight movement or tremor. It often describes a physical reaction caused by fear, excitement, or cold. This term can also indicate a subtle shaking or vibrating motion, either in living beings or inanimate objects. Quivering can express a range of emotions, from anticipation to anxiety.

Synonyms

quake, shivered, shook, trembled

Examples of usage

  • She quivered in fright at the loud noise.
  • The leaves quivered in the gentle breeze.
  • His voice quivered with emotion as he spoke.
  • The dog quivered when it saw the storm approaching.

Translations

Translations of the word "quivered" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tremeu

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคเคช เค—เคฏเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zitterte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bergetar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะตะผั‚ั–ะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ drลผaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้œ‡ใˆใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tremblait

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ temblรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท titredi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋–จ์—ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุฑุชุนุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zakrรฝval

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ triasli

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ขคๆŠ–ไบ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zatrepetal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skalf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดั–ั€ั–ะปะดะตะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒขแƒ แƒ˜แƒแƒšแƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ titrษ™di

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ temblรณ

Etymology

The word 'quiver' comes from the Old English term 'cweorn', meaning to tremble or shake. It has Germanic roots, related to the Middle Dutch word 'quiveren', which captures the idea of vibration or shaking. The term has evolved over centuries to encompass various contexts of slight, rapid movements. Various manuscripts from the Middle Ages use the term to describe emotions or physical conditions, thus solidifying its usage in modern English. The concept of quivering has also found its way into literature, often symbolizing vulnerability or heightened emotional states.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,722, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.