Pronunciation: [kwˈɪvəd] (IPA) 
Quivered is spelled with a "qu" at the beginning, indicating that it is pronounced with a "kw" sound. The "iv" in the middle is pronounced as a short "ih" sound followed by a "v" sound. The final "ered" is pronounced as a "d" sound followed by a schwa sound and then another "d" sound. The IPA transcription for quivered is /ˈkwɪvərd/. This word means to tremble or shake rapidly, often due to fear or excitement.
Quivered is a verb that describes the action of shaking or trembling involuntarily, typically due to fear, nervousness, excitement, or strong emotions. This term can also refer to the quivering or trembling motion of an object or surface.
When used in the context of a person's physical state, quivered suggests a rapid, slight shaking or trembling that occurs momentarily. It often implies a display of vulnerability or weakness, as it is commonly associated with intense emotions, such as fear or anxiety. For example, a person may quiver with fear when faced with a threatening situation.
In a broader sense, quivered can also describe the movement of non-living objects or surfaces. It denotes a quick, trembling motion that occurs either due to external factors or internal instability. For instance, leaves on a tree may quiver in response to a gentle breeze, or a bridge may quiver due to the constant motion caused by passing vehicles.
The word quivered carries a sense of fragility and wavering, suggesting a delicate or uncertain state. Whether referring to human emotions or physical objects, it captures a momentary and often involuntary reaction characterized by brief, rapid shaking or trembling.
Sheathed as in a quiver; furnished with a quiver.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "quivered" has its origins in the Middle English term "quiet", which meant "to tremble or shake". This word can be traced back to the Old English word "cwifer", meaning "nimble" or "agile". Over time, "cwifer" evolved into "quiveren", which eventually became "quivered" in modern English. The word "quivered" is typically used to describe an involuntary shaking or trembling movement, often associated with fear, nervousness, or excitement.
