shivering
Shivering means shaking or trembling all over your body because you're cold, excited, or scared.
When we talk about shivering, it's usually when someone says they felt really chilly and their body started shaking. For example, "I was shivering on the mountain top because of the strong wind." It can also be used to describe a feeling of nervous energy, like when you're waiting for a big event: "The kids were shivering with excitement as we waited in line for the roller coaster." Sometimes people use it to exaggerate how much they felt something, even if their body didn't actually shake that much. For instance, someone might say, "I was shivering at the thought of public speaking," but in reality, they just got a bit nervous and fidgety.
How common is "shivering"?
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.
verb
To tremble or shake, especially when cold or frightened.
Example: They stood outside for hours, shivering in the frosty air.
verb
To break into splinters or fragments.
noun
The action of a person or thing that shivers; a trembling.
Real examples of "shivering" in context
