Shivery: meaning, definitions and examples

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shivery

 

[ หˆสƒษชvษ™ri ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling cold or trembling, often because of fear or excitement

Shivery is used to describe a sensation of coldness or trembling, typically caused by fear, excitement, or a drop in temperature. It can manifest as goosebumps, shivering, or a general feeling of chilliness.

Synonyms

quivering, shaking, trembling

Examples of usage

  • I felt shivery with anticipation before my first skydiving experience.
  • The horror movie left me feeling shivery and unable to sleep.
  • The cold wind made me shivery despite wearing multiple layers of clothing.
Context #2 | Adjective

causing a feeling of cold or trembling

Shivery can also be used to describe something that causes a sensation of coldness or trembling in others. This can be due to a creepy atmosphere, eerie sounds, or a chilling story.

Synonyms

chilling, creepy, eerie

Examples of usage

  • The abandoned house had a shivery aura that sent shivers down my spine.
  • The ghost stories told around the campfire were so shivery that I had nightmares.
  • The sudden silence in the dark forest felt shivery and unsettling.

Translations

Translations of the word "shivery" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tremor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เค‚เคชเค•เค‚เคชเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zittern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gemetar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะตะผั‚ั–ะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ drลผenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้œ‡ใˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tremblement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ temblor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท titreme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋–จ๋ฆผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุฑุชุฌุงู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chvฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ trasenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ขคๆŠ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tresenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skjรกlfti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดั–ั€ั–ะปะดะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒแƒฎแƒชแƒแƒฎแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ titrษ™mษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ temblor

Etymology

The word 'shivery' originates from the Middle English word 'schivery', which means 'inclined to shiver or tremble'. It is derived from the Old English word 'scyfer', meaning 'to shiver'. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass both the physical sensation of coldness or trembling and the emotional response of fear or excitement.

See also: shivering.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,934, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.