Tremulous

Pronunciation: /ˈtrɛmjələs/

Tremulous (adj)

  1. Shaking a little, often because of fear, cold, or strong emotion.
  2. Used for a voice that sounds unsteady because the speaker is nervous or upset.
  3. Showing small, repeated movement that suggests weakness, instability, or lack of confidence.

Tremulous (adjective)

Examples

  • The candle flame was tremulous in the draft.
  • Her hands stayed tremulous as she held the cup.