Meaning & Definition of Nervously in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: In a way that shows you are anxious or worried.

  Example Sentence: She spoke nervously during the interview.

• Definition: In a manner resulting from nerves or feelings of anxiety.

  Example Sentence: He fidgeted nervously while waiting for the results.

Etymology

Origin: Derived from the word 'nervous', which comes from Latin 'nervosus' meaning ' sinewy'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• nervously biting one's nails: A sign of anxiety or nervousness.
• nervously laughing: Laughing in a way that shows one is uncomfortable or anxious.

Translations

• Spanish: nerviosamente

• French: nerveusement

• German: nervös

• Russian: нервно

Related Words

• nervous: Feeling or showing anxiety.

• anxiety: A feeling of worry or unease.

Slang Meanings of nervously

• Meaning: On edge

  Example Sentence: Ever since the test results were delayed, I've been on edge.

• Meaning: Jittery

  Example Sentence: After too much coffee, I felt jittery and nervously paced around.