Meaning & Definition of word "Quivering"
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Quivering
/ˈkwɪv.ər.ɪŋ/
verb:
- 1. To shake or move with slight, rapid motions.
- Example: The leaves were quivering in the gentle breeze.
- 2. To tremble or shiver, often due to emotion or cold.
- Example: She was quivering with excitement as she opened the gift.
adjective:
- 1. Shaking or trembling.
- Example: He spoke in a quivering voice, betraying his nervousness.
- 2. Characterized by quivering; unsteady.
- Example: The quivering flame of the candle cast flickering shadows on the wall.
Etymology
From Old English 'cwifian', meaning to shake or tremble.
Common Phrases and Expressions
quivering lip:
a sign of fear or emotion, often indicating that someone is about to cry or show vulnerability.
quivering spirit:
a mood of uncertainty or anxiety.
Related Words
quiver:
to shake with slight rapid movements.
tremble:
to shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty.
Slang Meanings of quivering
Meaning: to be scared or anxious
Example Sentence: I was quivering before the big exam.
Meaning: to be overly excited or nervous
Example Sentence: She was quivering with anticipation for the concert.