adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   In a state of excitement, trepidation or agitation; quivering. not-comparable

   "Sighing softly to the river Comes the lonely breeze, Setting Nature all a-quiver, Rustling through the trees,"

Synonyms

All synonyms

agogarousedashiveratrembleburstingcarried away

Example

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"Sighing softly to the river Comes the lonely breeze, Setting Nature all a-quiver, Rustling through the trees,"

Etymology

From a- + quiver.

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