shiv ‧ er ‧ y /ˈʃɪvəri/ BrE AmE adjective [not before noun]
trembling or shaking because of cold, fear, or illness:
He felt shivery and nauseous.
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THESAURUS
■ person
▪ cold used especially when you feel uncomfortable:
I’m cold – can I borrow a sweater?
▪ cool a little cold, especially in a way that feels comfortable:
The air-conditioning keeps everyone cool.
▪ freezing (cold) spoken very cold and very uncomfortable:
You look absolutely freezing!
▪ shivery cold and unable to stop shivering, especially because you are ill:
I felt shivery and had a headache.