adj.
Pronunciation: ' n ə r-v ē
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: nerv · i · er ; -est
Date: 1607
1 archaic : SINEWY , STRONG
2 a : showing or expressive of calm courage : BOLD b : marked by effrontery or presumption : BRASH
3 : EXCITABLE , NERVOUS
– nerv · i · ly \ -v ə -l ē \ adverb
– nerv · i · ness \ -v ē -n ə s \ noun