shiver Synonyms

shiver Meaning

Wordnet

shiver (n)

a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement

an almost pleasurable sensation of fright

Wordnet

shiver (v)

tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

shake, as from cold

Webster

shiver (n.)

One of the small pieces, or splinters, into which a brittle thing is broken by sudden violence; -- generally used in the plural.

A thin slice; a shive.

A variety of blue slate.

A sheave or small wheel in a pulley.

A small wedge, as for fastening the bolt of a window shutter.

A spindle.

The act of shivering or trembling.

Webster

shiver (v. t.)

To break into many small pieces, or splinters; to shatter; to dash to pieces by a blow; as, to shiver a glass goblet.

To cause to shake or tremble, as a sail, by steering close to the wind.

Webster

shiver (v. i.)

To separate suddenly into many small pieces or parts; to be shattered.

To tremble; to vibrate; to quiver; to shake, as from cold or fear.

shiver Sentence Examples

  1. As the icy wind whipped through the trees, I shivered uncontrollably.
  2. The sight of the ghostly figure sent shivers down my spine.
  3. The cold water splashed onto my skin, making me shiver with discomfort.
  4. The gruesome news sent a shiver of horror through me.
  5. The thought of the impending surgery made my body shiver with anxiety.
  6. The chilling tale left me shivering with unease.
  7. The sudden noise caused my body to shiver with fear.
  8. The icy breeze sent shivers cascading down my body.
  9. The prospect of a difficult task made me shiver with anticipation.
  10. The haunting melody sent shivers of emotion through my soul.

FAQs About the word shiver

a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement, an almost pleasurable sensation of fright, tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement, shake, as fro

tremble,shudder, jolt, quiver,tremor,wave, vibration, pulse, oscillation, convulsing

tranquility, equanimity, tranquility, tranquillity,calm, composure, composure, tranquillity, calm, equanimity

As the icy wind whipped through the trees, I shivered uncontrollably.

The sight of the ghostly figure sent shivers down my spine.

The cold water splashed onto my skin, making me shiver with discomfort.

The gruesome news sent a shiver of horror through me.