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shivery Synonyms

Another word for shivery

Choosing another word for shivery depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Inclined to or characterized by trembling or shaking, especially from cold, fear, or fever.

Usage Example

"Wrapped in a thin blanket, the camper felt trembling and exhausted after the sudden downpour."

Strongest
trembling
Strong
quivering
shaky
tremulous
aquiver

• adjective (Context 2)

Causing or tending to cause shivering; cold andraw, or eerie and frightening.

Usage Example

"A chilly autumn wind swept through the valley as the sun disappeared behind the hills."

Strong
chilly
spine-chilling
nippy
eerie
creepy

• adjective (Context 3)

Easily broken or split into small fragments or splinters; brittle.

Usage Example

"The mason avoided using the brittle slate because it fractured too easily under the chisel."

Strongest
brittle
Strong
splintery
friable
frangible
fragile

Opposites of shivery

The opposite of shivery shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

balmy
tough
cozy
durable
steady
resilient
comforting
warm
See all opposites of shivery

• Nearby Words

shivah
shivanasamudra
shiver
shivery
shoal
shock
shocker

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Shivery. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/shivery
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