Shiveringly

adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    While shivering, for example with fright.

    "I shiveringly walked into the cold graveyard at night."

  2. 2
    In a manner or to an extent that makes one shiver.

    "Old and new ballads delivered in shiveringly strong and colored voice."

Example

More examples

"I shiveringly walked into the cold graveyard at night."

Etymology

From shivering + -ly.

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