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   tremulous

   /ˈtrɛmjʊləs/

   adjective

   • 1. shaking or quivering slightly: "Barbara's voice was tremulous" Similar shakytremblingshakingunsteadyquaveringwaveringquiveringquiveryquakingnervousweakinformal:tremblyall of a trembleOpposite steady
   • ▪ timid; nervous: "he gave a tremulous smile" Similar timiddiffidentshyhesitantuncertaintimorousunconfidentfearfulfrightenedscarednervousanxiousapprehensiveOpposite confident

   Word Origin early 17th century: from Latin tremulus (from tremere ‘tremble’) + -ous.

   Derivatives

   • 1. tremulously adverb
   • 2. tremulousness noun

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   Jul 28, 2024 · The meaning of TREMULOUS is characterized by or affected with trembling or tremors. How to use tremulous in a sentence. Are you shaky on the meaning of tremulous?

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   TREMULOUS definition: 1. If a person's voice or a part of their body is tremulous, it is shaking slightly: 2. If a…. Learn more.

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   Tremulous definition: (of persons, the body, etc.) characterized by trembling, as from fear, nervousness, or weakness.. See examples of TREMULOUS used in a sentence.

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   If someone's voice, smile, or actions are tremulous, they are unsteady because the person is uncertain, afraid, or upset. [ literary ] She fidgeted in her chair as she took a deep, tremulous breath.

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   TREMULOUS meaning: 1. If a person's voice or a part of their body is tremulous, it is shaking slightly: 2. If a…. Learn more.

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   1. a. Marked by trembling, quivering, or shaking: tremulous hands. b. Marked by a rapid varying between pitches or tones: a tremulous voice. 2. Timid or fearful: "the tremulous daughter who never left her father's house" (Margo Jefferson). [From Latin tremulus, from tremere, to tremble.] trem′u·lous·ly adv. trem′u·lous·ness n.

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   Something tremulous is shaky and quivering, usually from fear or lack of strength. If you're nervous at your first big job interview, your hands might be a little tremulous.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishtremulous adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of tremulous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    Adjective. Filter. adjective. Trembling; quivering; palpitating. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Marked by or showing trembling or quivering. Tremulous excitement. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Marked by a rapid varying between pitches or tones. A tremulous voice. American Heritage. Fearful; timid; timorous.

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    Synonyms for TREMULOUS: timid, fearful, scary, timorous, shy, mousy, yellow, terrified; Antonyms of TREMULOUS: daring, bold, adventurous, audacious, hardy, brave, venturesome, fearless.