SHIVERY Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

shivery

adjective

Definition of shivery

as in chilly

having a low or subnormal temperature those shivery days of January

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Adjective

The Vuori Women’s Sedona Pullover Hoodie is cropped and crafted from super-soft French terry, while the Vuori Women’s Alltheform Fitness Jacket is the perfect moisture-wicking layer for chilly morning runs.

— Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026
The thick knit has rib detailing throughout the sweater, and the material is breathable to work for chilly days and nights.

— Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of chilly

Adjective

One constant is the promise of a sauna (and an icy plunge) at the end of the day.

— Holden Frith, TheWeek, 4 Sep. 2026
Astronomers have witnessed a small, icy body that orbits the sun out beyond Jupiter transforming into a comet, providing a missing link between comets and inert bodies called centaurs.

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of icy

Adjective

Consider using an anti-desiccant spray in the early spring, which adds a protective waxy layer to the leaves that helps reduce temperature loss during frigid, dry weather.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 8 Sep. 2026
On a planet where the temperature can top 800 degrees, the poles are frigid with deep, permanently shadowed craters packed with ice.

— Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of frigid

Adjective

But, as mad as the idea may have seemed back then, the tradition is still going strong 40 years later with participants coming from around the world to cast their dignity aside — along with a warm robe — and take the plunge into the freezing water.

— Rob Tanner, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
In addition, Moscow continued its efforts to wreck the Ukrainian power grid before the freezing winter months.

— Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of freezing

Adjective

Judd’s furniture asks you to admire it; Heilmann’s asks you to sit down and chill.

— Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
Older age statements, barrel-strength bottlings, non-chill filtration, single barrels, micro-batches and distinctive packaging led to sustained success in export markets like Japan and Europe.

— Chris Perugini, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of chill

Adjective

The Lightblaze Sneakers are functional and cool, combining responsive support with trending details, including suede, animal print, and metallic accents.

— Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 6 Sep. 2026
Rather markets sending yields lower to account for a slower economy and cooler inflation, yields have marched higher.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of cool

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