English Explanatory Dictionary

shivery

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Given to shivering; tending to shiver.
  2. Easily broken; brittle, flaky.

Pronunciation

/ˈʃɪvəɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-shivery.wav

Word forms

shivery shiverier shiveriest

Etymology

From shiver + -y.

Derived words

shiveriness
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