Shivery and Sweltering

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Shivery adjective - Having a low or subnormal temperature.

Usage example: those shivery days of January

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Sweltering is an antonym for shivery.

Nearby Words: shiver, shivered, shivering

Sweltering adjective - Having a notably high temperature.

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Shivery is an antonym for sweltering.

Nearby Words: swelter, sweltered

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