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
- 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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