Definition of Shivering

1. Adjective. Vibrating slightly and irregularly; as e.g. with fear or cold or like the leaves of an aspen in a breeze. "Trembling hands"

Exact synonyms: Shaky, Trembling
Similar to: Unsteady
Derivative terms: Shakiness

2. Noun. A sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever.
Exact synonyms: Chill
Generic synonyms: Symptom
Derivative terms: Shiver

Definition of Shivering

1. Verb. (present participle of shiver) ¹

2. Noun. The action of shivering. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Shivering

1. shiver [v] - See also: shiver

Medical Definition of Shivering

1. Involuntary trembling or quivering of the body caused by contraction or twitching of the muscles, a physiologic method of heat production in man and other mammals. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Shivering

shivahs
shivaree
shivareed
shivareeing
shivarees
shivas
shive
shiver
shiver-spar
shiver my timbers
shivered
shiverer
shiverers
shiverier
shiveriest
shivering (current term)
shiveringly
shiverings
shivers
shivery
shives
shiviti
shivitis
shivoo
shivoos
shivs
shivved
shivving

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