Shivery: meaning, definitions and examples
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shivery
[ หสษชvษri ]
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
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.
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
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:
๐ต๐น tremor
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคชเคเคเคชเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Zittern
๐ฎ๐ฉ gemetar
๐บ๐ฆ ััะตะผััะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ drลผenie
๐ฏ๐ต ้ใ
๐ซ๐ท tremblement
๐ช๐ธ temblor
๐น๐ท titreme
๐ฐ๐ท ๋จ๋ฆผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงุฑุชุฌุงู
๐จ๐ฟ chvฤnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ trasenie
๐จ๐ณ ้ขคๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ tresenje
๐ฎ๐ธ skjรกlfti
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดัััะปะดะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แชแแฎแชแแฎแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ titrษmษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ temblor
Word origin
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.