Pronunciation: /ˈkwɪvərɪŋ/
verb to shake or tremble slightly
A1 The small dog was quivering with fear during the thunderstorm.
A2 She was quivering with excitement as she waited for the concert to start.
B1 His voice quivered with emotion as he gave his speech at the wedding.
B2 The dancer's body quivered with intensity as she performed on stage.
C1 The old man's hands quivered with age as he tried to hold the cup.
C2 Her whole body quivered with anticipation as she prepared to skydive for the first time.
adjective shaking or trembling slightly
A1 The small dog was quivering with fear during the thunderstorm.
A2 She felt a quivering sensation in her hands as she approached the stage to give her speech.
B1 The quivering leaves on the tree indicated a strong gust of wind was approaching.
B2 His voice was quivering with emotion as he delivered the eulogy for his best friend.
C1 The quivering excitement in the air could be felt as the crowd waited for the concert to begin.
C2 Her quivering hands betrayed her nervousness as she signed the contract.
formal She stood perfectly still, her lip quivering with emotion.
informal I could see his hands were quivering as he tried to hold back his laughter.
slang Her voice was all quivery when she tried to talk to him.
figurative The quivering excitement in the air was palpable as they waited for the announcement.
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