tremulous — shaking or quivering slightly, typically as a result of nervousness, excitement, or frailty
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: shaking or quivering slightly, typically as a result of nervousness, excitement, or frailty
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtremjələs/
Korean meaning: 떨리는, 전율하는 (긴장, 흥분, 허약함으로 인해)
Korean pronunciation: **트레**뮬러스
Example Sentences
- The tremulous old man tried to thread the needle for the fifth time.
- With tremulous excitement, she opened the lottery ticket, only to find she'd won... a free ticket.
- The student's tremulous answer revealed he hadn't studied at all.
tremulous
ADJECTIVE//ˈtremjələs//
shaking or quivering slightly, typically as a result of nervousness, excitement, or frailty

a young pianist sits at a grand piano with visibly shaking hands hovering over the keys. Her fingers tremble as she prepares to play the opening notes for a large audience. The nervousness causes her whole body to quiver slightly as stage lights shine down on her. Her trembling becomes more noticeable as she takes a deep breath before beginning. The audience sits quietly in the dimly lit concert hall watching her performance. A music teacher stands nearby offering encouraging gestures from the side of the stage. shaking or quivering slightly as a result of nervousness and excitement
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Origin
From Latin 'tremulus' meaning 'trembling' or 'shaking,' which comes from the verb 'tremere' (to tremble). The word captures the physical sensation of shaking from fear, nervousness, or weakness.
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“The tremulous old man tried to thread the needle for the fifth time.”
“With tremulous excitement, she opened the lottery ticket, only to find she'd won... a free ticket.”
“The student's tremulous answer revealed he hadn't studied at all.”
“His tremulous attempt at karaoke made everyone realize why he usually stays silent.”
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