shivery

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[ shiv-uh-ree ]
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adjective
  1. inclined to or characterized by shivers, quivers, or tremors.

  2. causing shivering.

Origin of shivery

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First recorded in 1740–50; shiver1 + -y1

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Other definitions for shivery (2 of 2)

shivery2
[ shiv-uh-ree ]

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

Origin of shivery

2
First recorded in 1675–85; shiver2 + -y1

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How to use shivery in a sentence

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

    Three Little Women | Gabrielle E. Jackson
  • The concierge appeared, angry and shivery, and bade him either come in or go out.

    The Open Question | Elizabeth Robins
  • He felt cold, shivery, and benumbed; and the daylight had a cruel glare in it which hurt his eyes.

    Boyhood in Norway | Hjalmar Hjorth Boyesen

British Dictionary definitions for shivery

shivery

/ (ˈʃɪvərɪ) /


adjective
  1. inclined to shiver or tremble

  2. causing shivering, esp through cold or fear

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