shiversomeadj.
/ˈʃɪvəsəm/ Causing shivers.
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the mind > emotion > fear > quality of inspiring fear > causing physical symptoms > [adjective] > causing quaking
quakeful1609
shuddering1848
shuddery1863
shuddersome1893
shudderful1901
shiversome1930
the world > matter > properties of materials > temperature > coldness > [adjective] > making cold or cool > causing sensation of coldness > causing shivering, etc.
shiveringc1200
shrugging1598
thrillinga1616
teeth-chattering1796
shivery1839
tooth-chattering1887
shiversome1930
1930 Observer 28 Sept. 8 As shiversome a phase of sociology as the world has known.
1948 I. J. C. Brown No Idle Words 53 Fever is a hideous paradox, being cold heat and shiversome ardour.
1970 Daily Tel. 17 Nov. 12/4 As brilliantly shiversome a film as I have seen for years.
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