tremulous

adjective
UK: /ˈtrem.jʊ.ləs/
US: /ˈtrem.jə.ləs/

  1. Shaking or quivering slightly.

    1. Her voice was tremulous with fear.
    2. The tremulous leaves of the aspen shimmered in the gentle breeze.

  2. Caused by nervousness or fear.

    1. He gave a tremulous smile.
    2. She felt a tremulous sense of anticipation before the performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tremulous" in English means: Shaking or quivering slightly., Caused by nervousness or fear..

The phonetic transcription of "tremulous" is /ˈtrem.jʊ.ləs/ in British English and /ˈtrem.jə.ləs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "tremulous": "Her voice was tremulous with fear.". More examples on the page.