quivery

quiv·er

Q q

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kwiv-er]
- /ˈkwɪv ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kwiv-er]
- /ˈkwɪv ər/

Definitions of quivery word

noun quivery the act or state of quivering; a tremble or tremor. 1
noun quivery Quivering or aquiver. 1

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Origin of quivery

First appearance:

before 1480

One of the 25% oldest English words

1480-90; origin uncertain; compare Middle Dutch quiveren to tremble

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Parts of speech for Quivery

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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quivery popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for quivery

adjective quivery

tremulous — (of persons, the body, etc.) characterized by trembling, as from fear, nervousness, or weakness.
aquiver — quivering
palpitating — to pulsate with unusual rapidity from exertion, emotion, disease, etc.; flutter: His heart palpitated wildly.
quaky — tending to quake; shaky or tremulous.
quavering — to shake tremulously; quiver or tremble: He stood there quavering with fear.

All 13 Synonyms of quivery