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
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
And on the title track, shrouded in the same misty country-western nostalgia that has preoccupied Bob Dylan of late, Mr. Hiatt flickers between his gruff natural register and a faint, shuddery falsetto.
From New York Times ● Jul. 14, 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
