word
Shivering
SHIH-vur-ihng
/ˈʃɪvɜːrɪŋ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
shivering
Dictionary meaning
Vibrating slightly and irregularly.
Examples
- They were so cold that they were shivering.
- I find shivering unpleasant.
Synonyms: shaky
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Obsequious
uhb-SEE-kwee-us
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