tremulous
[ trem-yuh-luhs ]
/ ˈtrɛm yə ləs /
adjective
(of persons, the body, etc.) characterized by trembling, as from fear, nervousness, or weakness.
timid; timorous; fearful.
(of things) vibratory, shaking, or quivering.
(of writing) done with a trembling hand.
Nearby words
tremolite, tremolo, tremolo arm, tremor, tremulant, tremulous, trenail, trench, trench coat, trench fever, trench foot
Origin of tremulous
1605–15; < Latin tremulus, equivalent to trem(ere) to tremble + -ulus adj. suffix
SYNONYMS FOR tremulous
1 faltering, hesitant, wavering.
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British Dictionary definitions for tremulous
tremulous
/ (ˈtrɛmjʊləs) /
adjective
vibrating slightly; quavering; tremblinga tremulous voice
showing or characterized by fear, anxiety, excitement, etc
Derived Forms
tremulously, adverbtremulousness, nounWord Origin for tremulous
C17: from Latin tremulus quivering, from tremere to shake
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Medicine definitions for tremulous
tremulous
[ trĕm′yə-ləs ]
adj.
Characterized by tremor.
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trem′u•lous•ness n.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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