Quivering

Pronunciation: /ˈkwɪvərɪŋ/

Quivering (adj)

  1. Moving with small, fast shakes, often because of fear, cold, or strong emotion.
  2. Showing rapid, tiny movements without changing position much.

Quivering (verb)

  1. To move with small, fast shakes, usually because of fear, cold, or nervousness.

Examples

  • I quivered when the door creaked.
  • She quivered at the sudden noise.

Quivering (adjective)

Examples

  • Her voice was quivering as she answered.
  • The candle flame looked quivering in the draft.