English · Emotions & Feelings
nervously
ˈnɜːrvəsli
[ˈnɜːrvəsli]
in a worried manner
Intermediateadverb
Definition
Doing something in a way that shows anxiety or unease.
Example
He glanced nervously at the clock.
He glanced nervously at the clock.
Etymology
Formed from 'nervous' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes how an action is performed under stress or worry.