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shivery

shi·very

UK/ˈʃɪvəɹi/ uncommon archaic

adjective

1.

cold enough to cause shivers

  • “felt all shivery”
  • “shivery weather”
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2.

so scary as to cause chills and shudders

  • “the most terrible and shuddery...tales of murder and revenge”
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Origin

From shiver + -y.

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