Synonyms for tremulous


Grammar : Adj
Spell : trem-yuh-luhs
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtrɛm yə ləs

Top 10 synonyms for tremulous Other synonyms for the word tremulous

Définition of tremulous

Origin :
  • 1610s, from Latin tremulus "shaking, quivering," from tremere (see tremble).
  • adj shaking
  • adj timid
  • adj shivering
Example sentences :
  • The aged philosopher endeavoured to speak, but his voice was tremulous with emotion.
  • Extract from : « Philothea » by Lydia Maria Child
  • The bridge was tremulous beneath me, and marked the tremor of the solid earth.
  • Extract from : « Other Tales and Sketches » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • "It was my father's sword," replied Theseus, with a tremulous voice.
  • Extract from : « Tanglewood Tales » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
  • In the first place, Marcia's tremulous state made it difficult.
  • Extract from : « The Coryston Family » by Mrs. Humphry Ward
  • He was feeble, and his hands were tremulous with a perpetual nervous motion.
  • Extract from : « Henry Dunbar » by M. E. Braddon
  • Sweet eyes looked on me, and a sweet mouth was tremulous with a smile.
  • Extract from : « Wilfrid Cumbermede » by George MacDonald
  • He was looking down, and gnawing at that tremulous upper lip.
  • Extract from : « Wilfrid Cumbermede » by George MacDonald
  • I dropped my rugs and began a tremulous search for my pocket-handkerchief.
  • Extract from : « The First Violin » by Jessie Fothergill
  • The latter was tremulous at the thought of seeing Nana once more.
  • Extract from : « Nana, The Miller's Daughter, Captain Burle, Death of Olivier Becaille » by Emile Zola
  • The tears were standing in his eyes, his voice was tremulous.
  • Extract from : « The Universal Reciter » by Various

Antonyms for tremulous

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