aquiver

[ uh-kwiv-er ]

adjective

1. in a state of trepidation or vibrant agitation; trembling; quivering (usually used predicatively):

   The bamboo thicket was aquiver with small birds and insects. The exciting news set me aquiver.

Word History and Origins

Origin of aquiver¹

First recorded in 1880–85; a- ¹ + quiver ¹

Example Sentences

The chess fraternity, at least in New York, was all aquiver over the possibility.

From Literature

He began to bang his fists as he spoke, sending the silverware and ice in his peach tea aquiver.

From New York Times

Trump's ecstatic followers are aquiver with anticipation, but none so much as the president himself.

From Salon

Even his beard and mustache were aquiver.

From Literature

It is a testament to his reputation inside the Beltway that members of the press, as well as top Republicans, were all aquiver for the last few days waiting to hear what Whelan had.

From Salon