B2adverbemotions
US/ˈnɜːr.vəs.li/
UK/ˈnɜː.vəs.li/
in a way that shows you are worried or afraid
In context
He laughed nervously when the interviewer asked about his last job.
She paced nervously outside the operating room, waiting for news.
The students glanced nervously at the clock during the exam.
Words that go with nervously
verb + adverb
- laugh nervouslyShe laughed nervously and quickly changed the subject.
- wait nervouslyFamilies waited nervously for the exam results to be posted.
- smile nervouslyThe new intern smiled nervously as she was introduced.
- glance nervouslyHe kept glancing nervously at his phone during dinner.
adverb + verb
- nervously checkI nervously checked my bank account after the holiday.