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- [trem-yuh-luh s]
- /ˈtrɛm yə ləs/
- /ˈtrem.jʊ.ləs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [trem-yuh-luh s]
- /ˈtrɛm yə ləs/
Definitions of tremulous word
- adjective tremulous (of persons, the body, etc.) characterized by trembling, as from fear, nervousness, or weakness. 1
- adjective tremulous timid; timorous; fearful. 1
- adjective tremulous (of things) vibratory, shaking, or quivering. 1
- adjective tremulous (of writing) done with a trembling hand. 1
- adjective tremulous timid, trembling 1
- adjective tremulous If someone's voice, smile, or actions are tremulous, they are unsteady because the person is uncertain, afraid, or upset. 0
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Origin of tremulous
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
1605-15; < Latin tremulus, equivalent to trem(ere) to tremble + -ulus adj. suffix
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Parts of speech for Tremulous
noun
adjective
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preposition
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tremulous popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for tremulous
adj tremulous
- aflutter — in or into a nervous or excited state
- ashake — in a shaking manner
- convulsive — A convulsive movement or action is sudden and cannot be controlled.
- fearful — causing or apt to cause fear; frightening: a fearful apparition.
- fluctuant — fluctuating; varying; unstable.
adjective tremulous
- aquake — Quaking.
- aquiver — quivering
- jellylike — a food preparation of a soft, elastic consistency due to the presence of gelatin, pectin, etc., especially fruit juice boiled down with sugar and used as a sweet spread for bread and toast, as a filling for cakes or doughnuts, etc.
- jerky — characterized by jerks or sudden starts; spasmodic.
- jerrybuilt — Of or pertaining to a shoddily built structure.
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