Shivered: meaning, definitions and examples
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shivered
[ ˈʃɪvərd ]
physical reaction
To shiver means to shake slightly and uncontrollably as a result of being cold, frightened, or excited. It is an involuntary response that can occur when the body is trying to generate heat or when a person experiences strong emotions.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She shivered in the cold wind.
- He shivered at the thought of the horror movie.
- The child shivered with excitement when opening the gift.
Translations
Translations of the word "shivered" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tremido
🇮🇳 काँपना
🇩🇪 geschlottert
🇮🇩 menggigil
🇺🇦 тремтів
🇵🇱 drżał
🇯🇵 震えた
🇫🇷 frissonné
🇪🇸 tembló
🇹🇷 titredi
🇰🇷 떨었다
🇸🇦 ارتعد
🇨🇿 zachvěl se
🇸🇰 triasol
🇨🇳 颤抖
🇸🇮 zadrhtel
🇮🇸 skjálfa
🇰🇿 дірілдеді
🇬🇪 ყრუხა
🇦🇿 titrədi
🇲🇽 tembló
Etymology
The word 'shiver' originates from the Old English 'scieran', which means 'to divide' or 'to separate'. Over time, it evolved to describe the action of trembling or shaking. The usage of 'shivered' can be traced back to Middle English, where it was associated with the physical reaction to cold or fear. The modern sense of the word reflects both the involuntary response to temperature changes and emotional responses, highlighting the connection between physical sensations and feelings. The expression has both literary and colloquial applications, often used to convey vulnerability or a profound sensory experience.