Shivering

/ˈʃɪvərɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

the act of shaking or trembling.

A sudden shivering swept through him as he stepped into the icy water.

a state of mild fear or fear of disaster.

The shivering of the leaves indicated that a storm was brewing.

verb

to shake or tremble, typically as a result of being cold or frightened.

She was shivering in the cold wind as she waited for the bus.

to vibrate or quiver.

The sound of the fireworks left him shivering with excitement.

From Old English 'cēafian' meaning to tremble or shake.

shivering in your boots

To feel very scared or anxious.

shivering fit

A series of uncontrollable shakes often due to extreme cold.

tremble

To shake involuntarily, often due to fear or cold.

quiver

To shake slightly; to tremble.

Feeling nervous or excited.

I was shivering at the thought of my first date.

Experiencing a sudden rush, often from excitement or fear.

The roller coaster gave me a shivering thrill.