Shivering: meaning, definitions and examples
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shivering
[ ˈʃɪvərɪŋ ]
feeling cold
To shiver means to shake slightly because you are cold or frightened. It is an involuntary reaction of the body to try to generate heat.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I was shivering in the cold wind.
- She shivered with fear as she entered the dark room.
physical reaction
A shivering is a bodily response to cold or fear, characterized by involuntary trembling of the body.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The child's shivering was a sign that he needed a warm blanket.
- Her shivering increased as the temperature dropped.
Translations
Translations of the word "shivering" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tremendo
🇮🇳 कंपकंपी
🇩🇪 Zittern
🇮🇩 menggigil
🇺🇦 тремтіння
🇵🇱 drżenie
🇯🇵 震え
🇫🇷 frisson
🇪🇸 temblor
🇹🇷 titreme
🇰🇷 떨림
🇸🇦 ارتعاش
🇨🇿 třes
🇸🇰 chvenie
🇨🇳 发抖
🇸🇮 tresenje
🇮🇸 skjálfti
🇰🇿 дірілдеу
🇬🇪 კანკალი
🇦🇿 titrəmə
🇲🇽 temblor
Word origin
The word 'shivering' originated from the Middle English word 'schiveren', which means 'to tremble, shake'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the specific actions associated with feeling cold or frightened. The concept of shivering has been recognized across various cultures and is a universal response to certain stimuli.
See also: shivery.