Tremulous: meaning, definitions and examples

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tremulous

 

[ หˆtrษ›m.jษ™.lษ™s ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical description

Tremulous refers to a state of shaking or quivering, often due to nervousness or weakness. It can describe a physical reaction, such as a tremulous voice or hands, indicating fear or anxiety. Additionally, tremulous may also refer to a more delicate, unsteady quality in movements or sounds.

Synonyms

fluttering, quivering, shaky, trembling

Examples of usage

  • She spoke in a tremulous voice.
  • The tremulous leaves rustled in the wind.
  • His hands were tremulous as he held the cup.

Translations

Translations of the word "tremulous" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tremuloso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เคพเคเคชเคคเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zitternd

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bergetar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะตะผั‚ัั‡ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ drลผฤ…cy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้œ‡ใˆใฆใ„ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tremblant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tembloroso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท titreyen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋–จ๋ฆฌ๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุชุฌู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tล™esoucรญ se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ trasรบci sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ขคๆŠ–็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tremoฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ titrandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดาฏั€ัั–ะปะดะตะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒ แƒงแƒ”แƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ titrษ™yษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tembloroso

Etymology

The word 'tremulous' comes from the Latin word 'tremulus', which means 'shaking' or 'trembling'. This Latin term is derived from 'tremere', meaning 'to tremble' or 'to shake'. The word has been in use in the English language since the early 17th century and has maintained a consistent meaning related to trembling or quaking. Over the centuries, it has been employed in literature and poetry to evoke emotional intensity, often signifying fear, fragility, or a subtle state of disturbance. Its usage in various contexts illustrates its versatility in describing both physical sensations and emotional states.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,975, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.