shuddering

[ shuhd-er-ing ]

adjective

1. trembling or quivering with fear, dread, cold, etc.
2. Also shudder·y. characterized by or causing a shudder:

   a shuddering plunge of the ship.

Other Words From

• shudder·ing·ly adverb
• un·shudder·ing adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of shuddering¹

shudder + -ing ²

Example Sentences

“She's strong and she was just pushing me, pulling and that water was – ,” Ms Berry, said, shuddering.

From BBC

Before the official celebration of Turner’s first game here since his nine-year tenure came to a shuddering end, Turner threw a party of his own.

From Los Angeles Times

But that rousing victory amid an atmosphere of shuddering intensity, earned Southgate another chance to silence the critics that clearly affected his morale in Germany.

From BBC

This was what it looked like when the global economy came shuddering to a halt.

From New York Times

Passengers have described the “sheer terror” of the aircraft shuddering, loose items flying and injured people lying on the floor of the plane.

From Seattle Times