Learn how to use the comparative “quiverier” and superlative “quiveriest” with example sentences and differences.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Comparative adjectives help us to describe how good or bad something is when compared to something else. For example, something is taller than something else. Superlative adjectives help us to describe something as having the most or least of a particular characteristic within a group. This makes it easier and more accurate to talk about and compare things.

What is the comparative form of “quivery”?

The comparative form of “quivery” is “quiverier”.

Example

The wind made the leaves quiverier than before.

Example

Her voice was quiverier with excitement.

What is the superlative form of “quivery”?

The superlative form of “quivery” is “quiveriest”.

Example

Among all the leaves, the smallest one was the quiveriest.

Example

Her performance was the quiveriest of all the singers.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

Most and more are generally not used with quiverier and quiveriest. They’re considered regular comparatives and superlatives. The forms more quivery and most quivery are not commonly used because they sound awkward. Instead, quiverier and quiveriest are the correct and preferred forms to use.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

Quivery does not have an irregular comparative or superlative form. It follows the standard pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives. So, to summarize: Comparative: QuiveryQuiverier Superlative: QuiveryQuiveriest

Expressions with similar meanings to “quiverier”

Used to describe something that is more shaky or trembling

Example

His hands were shakier than usual as he held the delicate vase.

tremblier

A less common synonym for quiverier, emphasizing a stronger trembling or shaking

Example

The ground beneath them grew tremblier as the earthquake intensified.

A slightly informal way of expressing increased trembling or shaking

Example

The dog's tail wagged more quivery when it saw its owner.

Expressions with similar meanings to “quiveriest”

Similar to quiveriest, this emphasizes the highest level of shakiness or trembling

Example

The old bridge was the shakiest structure in town.

A less common synonym for quiveriest, emphasizing the strongest trembling or shaking

Example

The ground during the earthquake was the trembliest it had ever been.

A slightly informal way of expressing the highest level of trembling or shaking

Example

The puppy's tail wagged most quivery when it was excited.

Using than with comparative “quiverier”

When using the comparative form quiverier to compare two things, you would use than to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The wind made the leaves quiverier than before." Here, than is used to show that the level of quivering in the leaves is greater than before.

How can I use this expression in context?

“quiverier” and “quiveriest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Emotions

    Her voice became quiverier with each word she spoke.

    Her voice became quiverier with each word she spoke.

  • 2Nature

    The tree's branches were quiverier in the strong wind.

    The tree's branches were quiverier in the strong wind.

  • 3Fear

    His legs felt quiverier as he approached the haunted house.

    His legs felt quiverier as he approached the haunted house.

  • 4Excitement

    The child's hands were quiverier as they opened their birthday present.

    The child's hands were quiverier as they opened their birthday present.

  • 5Nervousness

    Her voice was the quiveriest it had ever been during her presentation.

    Her voice was the quiveriest it had ever been during her presentation.

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