trembly

[ trem-blee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

, trem·bli·er, trem·bli·est.

Origin of trembly¹

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

I feel trembly, but I know what I want: I want an end to this hell.

She wondered if there would be a poor little trembly freshman to pass the food.

Sometimes he drew the bow trembly, like he wasn't sure it was right, and he might have to try again.

I felt in my trembly bones that it was some sort of summons affair from Judge Wade; and it was.

He was stooped and trembly, and his feet dragged pitiably; and as he neared the fire Oliver saw that he was totally blind.

Well I am seeking the Earl of Clincham he began in a trembly voice are you by any chance him he added most respectfully.

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