tremulous

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Adjective tremulous has 1 sense

quavering, tremulous - (of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear; "the old lady's quavering voice"; "spoke timidly in a tremulous voice"
Antonym: steady (indirect, via unsteady)

Definitions from the Web

tremulous

Part of speech: adjective

Senses:

shaking or quivering slightly
characterized by a trembling voice, as from nervousness or fear
expressing fear or apprehension

Usages:

Sense 1:

She held onto the microphone with a tremulous hand.

The old man's voice was tremulous as he recounted the wartime stories.

Sense 2:

The singer tried to hide her tremulous voice, but her nervousness was evident.

His tremulous performance during the speech indicated his anxiety.

Sense 3:

The tremulous look in her eyes betrayed her fear of the dark.

The author's tremulous writing style added an eerie atmosphere to the story.

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