Meaning & use
Shivery
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Feeling or causing slight trembling, especially from cold or fear.
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A shivery breeze swept through the campsite at midnight.
She felt shivery and feverish, so she stayed home from work.
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Built from "shiver" plus the adjective suffix "-y," the same pattern used in "sleepy" or "chilly."
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