[ner.vous] adj (14c) 1 archaic: sinewy, strong
2: marked by strength of thought, feeling, or style: spirited "a vibrant tight-packed ~ style of writing"
3: of, relating to, or composed of neurons
4. a: of or relating to the nerves; also: originating in or affected by the nerves "~ energy" b: easily excited or irritated: jumpy c: timid, apprehensive "a ~ smile"
5. a: tending to produce nervousness or agitation: uneasy "a ~ situation" b: appearing or acting unsteady, erratic, or irregular--used of inanimate things syn see vigorous -- ner.vous.ly adv -- ner.vous.ness n