quivered Meaning, Definition & Usage
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verb shake with fast, tremulous movements
palpitate; quiver; quake.
- His nostrils palpitated
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verb move back and forth very rapidly
flitter; flicker; quiver; flutter; waver.
- the candle flickered
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verb move with or as if with a regular alternating motion
beat; pulsate; quiver.
- the city pulsated with music and excitement
WordNet
Quiv"ered adjective
Definitions
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Furnished with, or carrying, a quiver. "Like a quivered nymph with arrows keen." Milton. -
Sheathed, as in a quiver. "Whose quills stand quivered at his ear." Pope.
