Tremulous

Pronunciation: /ˈtrɛmjələs/

Definitions of tremulous

adjective shaking or quivering slightly

Example Sentences

A1 She spoke in a tremulous voice, afraid of what might happen next.

A2 The young girl's tremulous hands betrayed her nervousness during the presentation.

B1 His tremulous smile revealed his uncertainty about the situation.

B2 The tremulous atmosphere in the room was palpable as they awaited the judge's decision.

C1 The tremulous anticipation before the performance was overwhelming for the seasoned actor.

C2 Despite her years of experience, she still felt a tremulous excitement before each new project.

Examples of tremulous in a Sentence

formal The speaker's voice was tremulous as he addressed the crowd.

informal She gave a tremulous smile as she approached him.

slang I could feel my heart beating tremulously as I asked her out on a date.

figurative The tremulous ground beneath our feet symbolized the uncertainty of the situation.

Grammatical Forms of tremulous

• past tense: trembled
• plural: tremulouses
• comparative: more tremulous
• superlative: most tremulous
• present tense: trembles
• future tense: will tremble
• perfect tense: have trembled
• continuous tense: is trembling
• singular: tremulous
• positive degree: tremulous
• infinitive: to tremble
• gerund: trembling
• participle: trembling

Origin and Evolution of tremulous

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'tremulous' originated from the Latin word 'tremulus', which means trembling or shaking.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'tremulous' has retained its original meaning of trembling or shaking, but has also come to be used metaphorically to describe someone who is nervous, anxious, or uncertain.