palsied

adjective
UK: /ˈpɔːl.zid/
US: /ˈpɔːl.zid/

  1. Affected with palsy; paralyzed or weakened, especially with a tremor.

    1. His hand was palsied, and he could barely hold the cup.
    2. The old gate's hinges were palsied by rust, creaking with every slight breeze.

  2. Having a trembling or shaking movement.

    1. The palsied flickering of the candle flame revealed his fear.
    2. The dancer’s palsied movements were interpreted as part of the new experimental style.

Synonyms

paralyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "palsied" in English means: Affected with palsy; paralyzed or weakened, especially with a tremor., Having a trembling or shaking movement..

The phonetic transcription of "palsied" is /ˈpɔːl.zid/ in British English and /ˈpɔːl.zid/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "palsied": paralyzed.

Example usage of "palsied": "His hand was palsied, and he could barely hold the cup.". More examples on the page.