Shuddery — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective

Meaning & Definition of Shuddery

Shuddery (noun)

  1. an act of shuddering

Shuddery (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. marked by or given to small uncontrollable bodily movements

    "with a few shuddery strokes of a pen, she signed her last will and testament"

    similar: aquiver, atremble, quaking, quavery, quivering, shaking, shaky, shuddering, 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

Related Entry: Shudder (noun)

Shudder is a different word from Shuddery. The synonyms below are for shudder, not for shuddery.

  1. an instance of shaking involuntarily with fear or cold

    "a shudder ran through him as he stepped outside into the snow"

    similar: quiver, shiver, tremble
    related: agitation, convulsing, jolt, quake, shake, tremor, vibration, wobble, fluctuation, flutter, oscillation, wave, beat, palpitation, pulsation, pulse, throb

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Shuddery

The most common words with a similar meaning to Shuddery:

aquiver, atremble, quaking, quavery, quivering, shaking, shaky, shuddering, tottering, tottery, trembling, trembly, tremulous, wobbling, wobbly

Related Words for Shuddery

convulsive, shivering, shivery, rocky, staggery, unstable, unsteady, wavering, wavery, palpitating, pulsating, throbbing

Near Antonyms of Shuddery

controlled, firm, settled, stable, steady

Word Forms of Shuddery

Derived words: shuddery (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Shuddery

First known use: 1607

Frequently Asked Questions about Shuddery

What does "Shuddery" mean?

"Shuddery" means an act of shuddering. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: an act of shuddering.

What is another word for "Shuddery"?

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

What are different ways to say "Shuddery"?

There are 27 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Shuddery". Common alternatives include aquiver, atremble, quaking, quavery, quivering, shaking, shaky, shuddering, tottering and tottery.

How do you use "Shuddery" in a sentence?

Examples of "Shuddery" in a sentence: "with a few shuddery strokes of a pen, she signed her last will and testament".

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

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

What is the origin of the word "Shuddery"?

First known use: 1607.

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

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

What words are related to "Shuddery"?

Words related to "Shuddery" include convulsive, shivering, shivery, rocky, staggery, unstable, unsteady and wavering.