nervously
Nervously (adv) means In a way that shows anxiety or unease. Example: “She nervously tapped her pen while waiting for the results.”
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In a way that shows anxiety or unease.
"She nervously tapped her pen while waiting for the results."
"He nervously cleared his throat before the interview."
How to use nervously
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes doing something while feeling anxious or on edge.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more nervously
- Superlative
- most nervously
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She _____ tapped her pen while waiting for the results.
Etymology
From nervous + the adverb-forming suffix -ly.
Rhymes for nervously
famously
anxiously
seriously
obviously
curiously
furiously
viciously
jealously
hideously
previously
vigorously
cautiously
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Frequently asked questions
What does “nervously” mean?
The word “nervously” means in a way that shows anxiety or unease. In plain terms, describes doing something while feeling anxious or on edge.
How do you use “nervously” in a sentence?
Here is “nervously” used in a sentence: “She nervously tapped her pen while waiting for the results.”
What part of speech is “nervously”?
“Nervously” is an adverb.
Is “nervously” a common word?
“Nervously” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
