Quiveringly: meaning, definitions and examples

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quiveringly

 

[ หˆkwษชvษ™rษชล‹li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a trembling manner

Quiveringly is an adverb that describes the action of trembling or shaking slightly. It is often used to convey a sense of fear, nervousness, or excitement.

Synonyms

shakingly, shudderingly, tremblingly.

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Word Description / Examples
quiveringly

This is a repetition of the previous word, which indicates that the word was listed twice by mistake; therefore, its context and examples remain the same.

  • She reached out to the letter quiveringly, her heart racing with anticipation
tremblingly

Often used to describe a gentle or mild shaking, usually because of fear, anxiety, or cold. It conveys a softer and more continuous motion than 'shudderingly'.

  • He approached the stage tremblingly, unsure if he could perform in front of such a large crowd
shakingly

Used in situations where the shaking is more pronounced and visible, often due to fear, nervousness, or exhaustion.

  • He signed the document shakingly, his hands unable to remain steady
shudderingly

This word is typically used when the shaking is more intense and often due to strong emotions such as fear or disgust.

  • She looked at the eerie doll shudderingly, unable to hide her discomfort

Examples of usage

  • She stood quiveringly in front of the audience, waiting to give her speech.
  • His hands were quiveringly cold as he reached out to touch the icy water.
  • The leaves rustled quiveringly in the gentle breeze.
  • The dog looked up at me quiveringly, sensing my unease.
  • The candle flame flickered quiveringly in the drafty room.

Translations

Translations of the word "quiveringly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น trรชmulo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคเคชเคคเฅ‡ เคนเฅเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zitternd

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gemetar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะตะผั‚ัั‡ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ drลผฤ…co

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้œ‡ใˆใชใŒใ‚‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tremblant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ temblorosamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท titreyerek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋–จ๋ฉด์„œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุชุฌูู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chvฤ›jรญcรญ se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chvejรบc sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ขคๆŠ–ๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tresoฤe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skjรกlfandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดั–ั€ั–ะปะดะตะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒ™แƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ titrษ™yษ™rษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ temblorosamente

Etymology

The adverb 'quiveringly' is derived from the verb 'quiver,' which originated from Middle English 'quiveren' and Old English 'cwiferian,' meaning to tremble or shake. The adverb form adds the '-ly' suffix to indicate the manner or style of the action. The use of 'quiveringly' in English literature dates back to the 19th century, where it was often employed to evoke a sense of suspense or emotional intensity.

See also: quivering, quivers.