Quivering — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective noun

Meaning & Definition of Quivering

Quivering (verb)

  1. to shake or move with a slight trembling motion

Quivering (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. marked by or given to small uncontrollable bodily movements

    "our quivering dog tried to hide under the bed during the thunderstorm"

    similar: aquiver, atremble, quaking, quavery, shaking, shaky, shuddering, shuddery, tottering, tottery, trembling, trembly, tremulous, wobbling, wobbly
    related: convulsive, shivering, shivery, rocky, staggery, unstable, unsteady, wavering, wavery, palpitating, pulsating, throbbing
    near: controlled, firm, settled, stable, steady

Quivering (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a series of slight movements by a body back and forth or from side to side

    "the kids were fascinated by the quivering of the jellyfish and kept poking it to see it wiggle"

    similar: jiggling, oscillation, shaking, shivering, shuddering, trembling, twitching, vibration
    related: juddering (chiefly British), quaking, rocking, jiggle, palpitation, quiver, shake, shiver, shudder, tremble, tremor, twitch

Quivering (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to make a series of small irregular or violent movements

    "aspen leaves quivering in the breeze"

    similar: agitating, bucketing, convulsing, jerking, jiggling, joggling, jolting, jouncing, juddering (chiefly British), quaking, shaking, shuddering, vibrating, wobbling
    related: rocking, swaying, swinging, chattering, quavering, shivering, thrilling, trembling, twitching, doddering, wavering, flickering, fluctuating, fluttering, oscillating, undulating, waving, beating, palpitating, pit-a-patting, pitter-pattering, pulsating, pulsing, throbbing

Related Entry: Quiver (verb)

Quiver is a different word from Quivering. The synonyms below are for quiver, not for quivering.

  1. to make a series of small irregular or violent movements

    "aspen leaves quivering in the breeze"

    similar: agitate, bucket, convulse, jerk, jiggle, joggle, jolt, jounce, judder (chiefly British), quake, shake, shudder, vibrate, wobble
    related: rock, sway, swing, chatter, quaver, shiver, thrill, tremble, twitch, dodder, waver, flicker, fluctuate, flutter, oscillate, undulate, wave, beat, palpitate, pit-a-pat, pitter-patter, pulsate, pulse, throb

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Quivering

The most common words with a similar meaning to Quivering:

Chiefly British: juddering
aquiver, atremble, quaking, quavery, shaking, shaky, shuddering, shuddery, tottering, tottery, trembling, trembly, tremulous, wobbling, wobbly, jiggling, oscillation, shivering, twitching, vibration, agitating, bucketing, convulsing, jerking, joggling, jolting, jouncing, vibrating

Related Words for Quivering

convulsive, shivery, rocky, staggery, unstable, unsteady, wavering, wavery, palpitating, pulsating, throbbing, rocking, jiggle, palpitation, quiver, shake, shiver, shudder, tremble, tremor, twitch, swaying, swinging, chattering, quavering, thrilling, doddering, flickering, fluctuating, fluttering

Near Antonyms of Quivering

controlled, firm, settled, stable, steady

Word Forms of Quivering

Inflections: quivered

Derived words: quiveringly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Quivering

Middle English, probably from quiver agile, quick; akin to Old English cwiferlice zealously

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Quivering

What does "Quivering" mean?

"Quivering" means to shake or move with a slight trembling motion. As an a verb, an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: to shake or move with a slight trembling motion. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Quivering"?

Other words for "Quivering" include aquiver, atremble, quaking, quavery, shaking, shaky, shuddering and shuddery. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Quivering" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Quivering"?

There are 66 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Quivering". Common alternatives include aquiver, atremble, quaking, quavery, shaking, shaky, shuddering, shuddery, tottering and tottery.

How do you use "Quivering" in a sentence?

Examples of "Quivering" in a sentence: "our quivering dog tried to hide under the bed during the thunderstorm"; "the kids were fascinated by the quivering of the jellyfish and kept poking it to see it wiggle"; "aspen leaves quivering in the breeze".

Is "Quivering" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Quivering" can be used as a verb, an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

What is the origin of the word "Quivering"?

"Quivering" comes from Middle English, probably from quiver agile, quick; akin to Old English cwiferlice zealously. First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Quivering" meaning "marked by or given to small uncontrollable bodily movements"?

When "Quivering" (adjective) means marked by or given to small uncontrollable bodily movements, synonyms include aquiver, atremble, quaking, quavery, shaking and shaky.

What is another word for "Quivering" meaning "a series of slight movements by a body back and forth or from side to side"?

When "Quivering" (noun) means a series of slight movements by a body back and forth or from side to side, synonyms include jiggling, oscillation, shaking, shivering, shuddering and trembling.