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Shivery

usgb/ˈʃɪvəri/Volume
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Physical SensationPlay
Use 'shivery' to describe a shaking body sensation due to cold temperatures, not just feeling cold. SlideAfter walking in the snow, I was so shivery I couldn't hold my cup steady.
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Health ContextPlay
'Shivery' is often used when someone feels cold as a symptom of illness, like a fever or the flu. SlideEver since this morning, I've been shivery; I hope I'm not getting sick.
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Not Literal ColdPlay
Shivery doesn't always mean a literal coldness; sometimes it represents a visceral reaction to a situation. SlideThe sight of the abandoned house gave me a shivery sensation.