shudder
verb (used without object)
to tremble with a sudden convulsive movement, as from horror, fear, or cold.
shuddery
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a word derived from
shudder.
Example Sentences
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The final scenes race to a shuddery climax vividly crafted by Mr. Chu, who concludes with some suitably wonderful imagery and a pleasing reference to the signature poster art of the Broadway version.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 20, 2025
The talented Morano, whose work on the TV series “The Handmaid’s Tale” shows a knack for shuddery grim realism, sometimes seems to want to subvert the espionage-action genre by bludgeoning the pleasure out of it.
From New York Times ● Jan. 30, 2020
In the interest of shuddery giggles, the High Line’s public-art component might include the periodic warning blast of a locomotive whistle.
From The New Yorker ● Oct. 7, 2014
The shuddery revulsion that the new Yahoo policy inspires isn’t just that it seems to ignore the individual needs to its employees.
From Salon ● Feb. 26, 2013
She threw Howard his blanket and Howard let out this big loud shuddery sob.
From "The Best School Year Ever" by Barbara Robinson
