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10 Language-to-English DictionariesNervously
/ˈnɜːr.vəs.li/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
In a manner that shows or suggests nervousness.
"She spoke nervously during her presentation, fidgeting with her notes." - 2
With anxiety or apprehension.
"He waited nervously for the results of the exam."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the English adjective 'nervous', originating from Latin 'nervosus' (sinewy, vigorous), combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The term evolved in Middle and Early Modern English to describe emotional tension, apprehension, or timidity associated with the nervous system.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Nervously" is said worldwide
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Nerveusement
Transliteration: nɛʁvøzəmɑ̃
"Elle a parlé nerveusement pendant sa présentation."
Nervös
Transliteration: nɛʁˈvøːs
"Er wartete nervös auf die Ergebnisse der Prüfung."
Nervosamente
Transliteration: ner.vo.zaˈmen.te
"Ha parlato nervosamente durante la sua presentazione."
Nerviosamente
Transliteration: neɾβjoˈsamente
"Habló nerviosamente durante su presentación."
Nervosamente
Transliteration: neʁvozaˈmẽtʃi
"Ela falou nervosamente durante a apresentação."
नर्वसली
Transliteration: nervasli
"उसने अपनी प्रस्तुति के दौरान नर्वसली बात की।"
紧张地
Transliteration: jǐnzhāng de
"她在演讲中紧张地说话。"
긴장하게
Transliteration: ginjanghage
"그녀는 발표 중에 긴장하게 말했다."
緊張して
Transliteration: kinchō shite
"彼女は発表中に緊張して話した。"
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