Definition

Describing a state of shaking or trembling, often due to excitement or fear.

Example

The leaves were aquiver in the gentle breeze.

Conversation

I saw the kids waiting for the show, and they were all aquiver with excitement.

That's so cute! Kids really know how to show their feelings.

Yeah, it reminded me of how I felt before concerts when I was young.

Totally! That kind of anticipation is the best part.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Aquiver is formed from "a-" (meaning in a state of) and "quiver" (from Old English "cwifian", meaning to shake or tremble). The word describes a state of shaking or trembling, often due to excitement or fear.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'in a state of' ('a-') 'shaking' ('quiver') — that's why aquiver means to be trembling or shaking.

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