quivering
/ˈkwɪvərɪŋ/ · quiv·er·ing
verb
- to shake or tremble with a rapid, unsteady motion, often due to fear, cold, or weakness. Her voice was quivering as she spoke about her first day at the new job.
- to vibrate or oscillate with a rapid, unsteady motion. The quivering of the guitar string produced a unique sound effect.
adjective
- having or showing a rapid, unsteady motion, often due to fear, cold, or weakness. The quivering leaves on the tree indicated the approaching storm.
- vibrating or oscillating with a rapid, unsteady motion. The quivering of the bridge caused it to sway precariously.
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Did you know? The word 'quivering' has been used in various literary works, including Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice', where Elizabeth Bennet describes her sister's 'quivering lip' as a sign of her nervousness.