tremulous

tremulous
tremulously, adv.tremulousness, n.
/trem"yeuh leuhs/, adj.
1. (of persons, the body, etc.) characterized by trembling, as from fear, nervousness, or weakness.
2. timid; timorous; fearful.
3. (of things) vibratory, shaking, or quivering.
4. (of writing) done with a trembling hand.
[1605-15; < L tremulus, equiv. to trem(ere) to tremble + -ulus adj. suffix]
Syn. 1. faltering, hesitant, wavering. 2. frightened; afraid.

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