Word Adjective
shivering
adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈʃɪvɝɪŋ/ UK /ʃˈɪvəɹɪŋ/ shiv·er·ing
Definition
adj.shaking slightly because you are cold, sick, or afraid.
adj.shaking involuntarily as a result of cold, illness, or intense emotion. Often used as a participial adjective to describe a person's physical state.
Examples
“The shivering child wrapped a warm blanket around his shoulders.”
“After waiting for the bus in the rain for twenty minutes, the shivering commuters were relieved to see the heater was working.”
“The rescue team found the shivering hikers huddled together in a small cave, suffering from the early stages of hypothermia after the sudden blizzard.”
Usage
Often follows linking verbs like 'be', 'feel', or 'stand'.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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