shivery

¹

[ shiv-uh-ree ]

adjective

1. inclined to or characterized by shivers, shiver, quivers, or tremors.
2. causing shivering. shiver.

shivery

²

[ shiv-uh-ree ]

adjective

1. readily breaking into shivers shiver or fragments; brittle.

shivery

/ ˈʃɪvərɪ /

adjective

1. inclined to shiver or tremble
2. causing shivering, esp through cold or fear

Word History and Origins

Origin of shivery¹

First recorded in 1740–50; shiver ¹ + -y ¹

Origin of shivery²

First recorded in 1675–85; shiver ² + -y ¹

Example Sentences

At first light, after a few hours of shivery sleep, I woke to mosquitoes.

From Outside Online

I watched Mads film that scene and it was also freezing water, so more power to Mads for looking non-shivery.

From The Daily Beast

This is our first public online chat about our findings, so we're shivery with anticipation.

From The Daily Beast

Edward was quiet enough this evening; he felt ill and shivery, and sat close to the fire.

From Project Gutenberg

Fluffy was taken out of the basket first, but nobody took any notice of her, and when she came back she was all wet and shivery.

From Project Gutenberg

I dont know how long hes been there, but hes all wet, and muddy and shivery and he cant get up.

From Project Gutenberg

The concierge appeared, angry and shivery, and bade him either come in or go out.

From Project Gutenberg

He felt cold, shivery, and benumbed; and the daylight had a cruel glare in it which hurt his eyes.

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