adjective
quivering
KWIH-vuh-rihng
Quivering (adjective) means shaking with small, rapid movements. Example: “He held out a quivering hand to steady the camera.”
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."
"And now the lion lunged suddenly to earth and with a few spasmodic quiverings lay still."
— Edgar Rice Burroughs, Tarzan the Terrible (1921)
How to use quivering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes something shaking with fine, rapid tremors, usually from cold, fear, or strong feeling.
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- Plural
- quiverings
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Frequently asked questions
What does “quivering” mean?
The word “quivering” means shaking with small, rapid movements. In plain terms, describes something shaking with fine, rapid tremors, usually from cold, fear, or strong feeling.
How do you pronounce “quivering”?
“Quivering” is pronounced KWIH-vuh-rihng (/ˈkwɪvəɹɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “quivering” in a sentence?
Here is “quivering” used in a sentence: “He held out a quivering hand to steady the camera.”
What part of speech is “quivering”?
Depending on how it is used, “quivering” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “quivering” have?
“Quivering” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: shaking with small, rapid movements.
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