nervous

/ˈnɜːvəs/adj
Elementary
1

Full of sinews.

2

Having strong or prominent sinews; sinewy, muscular.

3

Of a piece of writing, literary style etc.: forceful, powerful.

4

Supplied with nerves; innervated.

5

Affecting or involving the nerves or nervous system.

6

Nervose.

7

Easily agitated or alarmed; edgy, on edge.

8

Apprehensive, anxious, hesitant, worried.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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