nervily, adv.
(ˈnɜːvɪlɪ)
[f. nervy a.: see -ly2.]
In a nervy manner; boldly; agitatedly.
| 1911 [see classism]. 1928 Daily Express 15 June 9/4 The blue eyes were not as serene as he would like to have seen them. The professor's grey ones roved nervily from side to side. 1957 M. Spark Comforters iii. 63 Caroline jogged round nervily as the door opened. |