Shivering

Pronunciation: /ˈʃɪvərɪŋ/

Definitions of shivering

verb Shivering is a present participle form of the verb shiver, which means to shake or tremble involuntarily due to cold or fear.

Example Sentences

A1 She is shivering in the cold weather.

A2 The puppy was shivering after being out in the rain.

B1 He started shivering uncontrollably after falling into the icy water.

B2 The mountaineer was shivering with exhaustion and cold at the summit.

C1 The actor's realistic portrayal of a shivering character brought tears to the audience's eyes.

C2 Despite the warm blanket, she couldn't stop shivering from the shock of the accident.

Examples of shivering in a Sentence

formal The cold wind caused her to start shivering uncontrollably.

informal I saw him shivering in his thin jacket outside.

slang She was shivering like a leaf in that scary movie.

figurative His words sent a shiver down her spine, making her feel uneasy.

Grammatical Forms of shivering

• past tense: shivered
• plural: shiverings
• comparative: more shivering
• superlative: most shivering
• present tense: shiver
• future tense: will shiver
• perfect tense: have shivered
• continuous tense: is shivering
• singular: shivering
• positive degree: shivering
• infinitive: to shiver
• gerund: shivering
• participle: shivering

Origin and Evolution of shivering

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'shivering' originated from the Old English word 'scyfer', which means to tremble or shake.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'shivering' has retained its original meaning of trembling or shaking due to cold or fear, but it has also come to be used more broadly to describe any involuntary shaking or quivering of the body.