English · Adjectives
nervously
/ˈnɜːrvəsli/
[/ˈnɜːrvəsli/]
in a worried, anxious way
Beginneradverb
Definition
Nervously means in a way that shows worry or fear.
Example
She waited nervously for the test results.
She waited nervously for the test results.
Etymology
From 'nervous', from Latin 'nervosus', plus '-ly'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used to describe actions done while feeling worried.