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tremulous
[ trem-yuh-luhs ]
/ ËtrÉm yÉ lÉs /
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Definition of tremulous
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.
OTHER WORDS FOR tremulous
1 faltering, hesitant, wavering.
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Origin of tremulous
1605â15; <Latin tremulus, equivalent to trem(ere) to tremble + -ulus adj. suffix
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British Dictionary definitions for tremulous
tremulous
/ (ËtrÉmjÊlÉs) /
adjective
vibrating slightly; quavering; tremblinga tremulous voice
showing or characterized by fear, anxiety, excitement, etc
Derived forms of tremulous
tremulously, adverbtremulousness, nounWord Origin for tremulous
C17: from Latin tremulus quivering, from tremere to shake
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