shivery

1 of 2

adjective (1)

shiv·​ery ˈshi-və-rē How to pronounce shivery (audio)
ˈshiv-rē
: easily broken into shivers

shivery

2 of 2

adjective (2)

1
: characterized by shivers
2
: causing shivers

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective (1)

1683, in the meaning defined above

Adjective (2)

1747, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of shivery was in 1683

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Cite this Entry

“Shivery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shivery. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

shivery

adjective
shiv·​ery
ˈshiv-(ə-)rē
1
: marked by shivers
2
: causing shivers
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