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trembly

American  
[trem-blee] / ˈtrɛm bli /

adjective

tremblier, trembliest
  1. quivering; tremulous; shaking.


Etymology

Origin of trembly

First recorded in 1840–50; tremble + -y 1


Example Sentences

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“It isn’t fair,” her mom said in a trembly voice.

From Slate ● Nov. 27, 2021

American barbecue has humble roots, too, as a means of handling cheap, tough meats, smoking them for hours, then grilling them until they capitulated, grew trembly and shredded to the touch.

From New York Times ● Nov. 11, 2021

For many, with O’Hara gone, New York took on the trembly cast of an interminable hangover.

From The New Yorker ● Oct. 14, 2019

As evidence stacked up, he said he became “quite trembly … You’re gathering evidence with your heart in your mouth.”

From The Guardian ● Sep. 16, 2019

“He’s at the deer camp tonight. Minny, I need you to bring me the phone over—” her voice breaks into a trembly wail.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett

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