adjective
quivering
KWIH-vuh-rihng
adjective
1
Shaking with small, rapid movements.
"He held out a quivering hand to steady the camera."
noun
1
A trembling motion.
"The quivering of her lip gave away how nervous she was."
How to Use Quivering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something shaking with fine, rapid tremors, usually from cold, fear, or strong feeling.
Word Forms
quiverings plural
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Rhymes for quivering
Bering
peering
jeering
Deering
Goering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
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