quivery

/ˈkwɪvəri/

Definitions

1. adjective

shaking or trembling slightly; unsteady in movement

“The quivery leaves on the tree in the wind caught my attention.”

2. noun

a quality of being quivery; an unsteady movement

“The quivery of the dancer’s movements added to the overall effect of the performance.”

Synonyms

  • shaky
  • tremulous
  • unsteady

Antonyms

  • firm
  • stable