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shivery Meaning & Definition

/ˈʃɪvəɹi/

What Does Shivery Mean?

Shivery is used as an adjective meaning Given to shivering; tending to shiver. It is also used to mean Easily broken; brittle, flaky.

Shivery at a Glance

Part of speechadjective
Pronunciation/ˈʃɪvəɹi/
Synonymscold, alarming and scary
Comparative / superlativeshiverier, shiveriest

Shivery Definition (Adjective)

  1. Given to shivering; tending to shiver.

    The cold night made me all shivery.

  2. Easily broken; brittle, flaky.

Adjective

  1. Easily broken; brittle.

Synonyms of Shivery

Shivery synonyms and antonyms →

Shivery in a Sentence

The cold night made me all shivery.

Word Forms & Grammar

shivery (comparative shiverier, superlative shiveriest)

Words That Rhyme With Shivery

Origin of Shivery

From shiver + -y.

Frequently Asked Questions About Shivery

What part of speech is shivery?

Shivery is an adjective.

What is another word for shivery?

You can replace shivery with words such as cold, alarming and scary. See the full list of shivery synonyms and antonyms.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of shivery?

The comparative form is shiverier and the superlative form is shiveriest.

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