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Nervously vs Nervous - What's the difference?

nervously | nervous |

Nervous is a derived term of nervously.



As an adverb nervously

is in a nervous manner; with nervosity; in a way that displays nervousness.

As an adjective nervous is

of a piece of writing: forceful, powerful.

nervously

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a nervous manner; with nervosity; in a way that displays nervousness.
    • He paced nervously as he waited for the important phone call.

    nervous

    English

    (wikipedia nervous)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (obscure) Of a piece of writing: forceful, powerful.
  • * '>citation
  • Easily agitated or alarmed; on edge or edgy.
  • Apprehensive, anxious, hesitant, worried.
  • Relating to or affecting the nerves.
    • the central nervous system

    Synonyms

    * See also

    Antonyms

    * calm, relaxed

    Derived terms

    * nervously * nervousness * nervous breakdown * nervous energy * autonomic nervous system * central nervous system * enteric nervous system * parasympathetic nervous system * peripheral nervous system * sympathetic nervous system

    Related terms

    * nervosity

    References

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