quivery
/ˈkwɪvəri/
adjective
- Shaking or trembling, especially from fear, cold, or excitement.
- The puppy's quivery legs made it look adorable as it tried to stand for the first time.
- He felt quivery all over after stepping out into the freezing wind without a coat.
- Her voice was quivery as she gave her speech in front of the large crowd.
- Unsteady or wavering, as in movement or sound.
- The old man's quivery handwriting was hard to read.
- A quivery note from the violin added a sad feeling to the song.
- The flame of the candle cast a quivery shadow on the wall.