Associations to the word «Tremulous»

Wiktionary

TREMULOUS, adjective. Trembling, quivering, or shaking.
TREMULOUS, adjective. Timid, hesitant, or unconfident.

Dictionary definition

TREMULOUS, adjective. (of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear; "the old lady's quavering voice"; "spoke timidly in a tremulous voice".

Wise words

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