shivery

adjective

Definition of shiverynext
as in chilly
having a low or subnormal temperature those shivery days of January

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shivery
  1. chilly
  2. icy
  3. cold
  4. frigid
  5. freezing
  6. chill
  7. cool
Adjective
  • Heading to a science museum, aquarium, or history museum is a great way to spend a chilly day indoors without staying home.
    Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Taron Egerton and Chloe Bennet are getting cozy together in chilly New York City.
    Jack Smart, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of chilly
Adjective
  • Her makeup, too, was equally icy, with a metallic silvery-white shadow brushed under her brow as a highlight and dramatic black eyeliner winged all the way out to the outer corner of her brows, plus a pair of light blue-gray contacts enhanced by majorly fluttery, lush lashes.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Dec. 2024
  • White cautioned those traveling north of Indianapolis this weekend, however, should be mindful of potentially snowier, icier road conditions.
    Christopher Cann, The Indianapolis Star, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of icy
Adjective
  • Winds cold gust as high at 35 mph and cause blowing and drifting snow and low visibilities. Expect icy roads.
    Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 6 Dec. 2024
  • If you're headed somewhere cold, add a warm baselayer underneath the cardigan to keep things toasty.
    Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of cold
Adjective
  • Conditions permitting, your adventure-seeking brood could kayak the White Continent’s frigid waters, join Zodiac excursions to see gentoo penguin colonies, and snowshoe across the icy landscape, led by HX’s wildlife and expedition guides.
    Kerry Spencer, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The full moon in December is commonly called the cold moon because of the frigid temperatures typically experienced in many parts of the world.
    Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of frigid
Adjective
  • That came in response to attacks on energy stations in December 2022 that left thousands of North Carolinians in the cold without power amid freezing temperatures.
    Alan Wooten | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 2 Dec. 2024
  • The National Weather Service of Louisville has issued a winter weather advisory starting at 4 p.m. Saturday and ending at 7 a.m Sunday as freezing temperatures and light snowfall are expected to arrive in the area in the evening.
    Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of freezing
Adjective
  • The crowd and the vibe are noticeably chill, considering the main activity.
    Robert Benincasa, NPR, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Sometimes the most exciting presents of the holiday season are the chillest ones.
    Talia Abbas, Glamour, 13 Sep. 2024
Definition of chill
Adjective
  • Canada Goose Grandview Cropped Jacket This jacket is a nice combination of stylish and comfortable thanks to its short silhouette and the brand’s Arctic Tech fabric, which means the layer-friendly piece protects you against cool, windy conditions.
    Nicol Natale, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
  • There’s no air conditioning, but a fan circulates air, and tents stay cool overnight.
    Nicole Trilivas, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of cool
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