27 июн. 2024 г. · Characterized by quivering, vibrating; unsteady, from Latin tremulus "shaking, quivering," from tremere "to shake, quake, quiver" (see tremble (v.)).

Etymology. From Latin tremulus, from tremō (“I tremble, shake”) + -ulus. Doublet of tremor and tremble.

Characterized or affected by trembling or quivering from nervous agitation or weakness, of mental or physical origin; hence, fearful, timorous.

Do you suspect that tremulous must be closely related to tremble? If so, you're right. Both of those words derive from the Latin verb tremere ...

Word History and Origins Origin of tremulous1. C17: from Latin tremulus quivering, from tremere to shake.

Etymology: 17th Century: from Latin tremulus quivering, from tremere to shake ˈtremulously adv ˈtremulousness n. 'tremulous' also found in these entries ...

5 дней назад · If a person's voice or a part of their body is tremulous, it is shaking slightly. He watched her tremulous hand reach for the teacup.

Something tremulous is shaky and quivering, usually from fear or lack of strength. If you're nervous at your first big job interview, your hands might be a ...

22 нояб. 2024 г. · 2 meanings: 1. vibrating slightly; quavering; trembling 2. showing or characterized by fear, anxiety, excitement, etc.

tremulousness is formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: tremulous adj., ‑ness suffix. See etymology. Nearby entries. tremorous, adj.1897–; tremor storm ...