Shiver

/ˈʃɪvər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A sudden and involuntary trembling movement.

A shiver ran through her when she saw the scary movie.

A momentary feeling of fear or excitement.

The thought of skydiving sent a shiver of excitement through him.

verb

To shake or tremble, typically as a result of cold or fear.

She began to shiver as the temperature dropped near the lake.

To feel a sudden sensation of fear or excitement.

He felt a shiver run down his spine when he heard the eerie noise.

Middle English: shiveren, of uncertain origin.

shiver me timbers

an expression of surprise or shock

shiver of excitement

a feeling of thrill or anticipation

shiver down one's spine

a strong feeling of fear or thrill

tremor

an involuntary quivering movement

quiver

to shake with a slight rapid motion

shudder

to tremble convulsively, as from horror or disgust

to be afraid or nervous

I was totally shivering before my speech.

to feel goosebumps or excitement

That song gives me the shivers!