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- pronunciation:
- trem
y
ls
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
trembling or wavering, or inclined to tremble or waver.
Her hands had become tremulous as the illness worsened.Overcome by nerves, he answered in a tremulous voice.- antonyms:
- steady
- similar words:
- shaky
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definition 2: |
timid, anxious, or fearful.
Alone on the stage, the child appeared tremulous.- antonyms:
- confident
- similar words:
- afraid, shy, timorous
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definition 3: |
done or made in a shaky manner.
The tiny infant made a tremulous cry.He managed a tremulous signature on the hospital consent forms. |
related words: |
jumpy, nervous |
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derivations: |
tremulously (adv.), tremulousness (n.) |
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