Tremulously: meaning, definitions and examples

Used to describe something that is done with a trembling or shaking motion, often due to fear, nervousness, or weakness.

• She spoke tremulously as she recounted her frightening experience
• His hands moved tremulously when he tried to hold the glass

Describes something done in an unsteady or unstable manner, often due to weakness, nervousness, or lack of confidence.

• He stood up shakily after being knocked down
• She wrote her name shakily, still affected by the scare

Describes something done with a slight, rapid shaking, often due to strong emotions such as fear, excitement, or cold.

• The dog stood quiveringly as it faced the stranger
• Her voice was quiveringly when she tried to hold back tears

Used to describe an action performed with uncertainty or reluctance, often due to lack of confidence or doubt.

• He hesitantly knocked on the door, unsure if he was welcome
• She hesitantly agreed to the plan, not fully convinced it would work