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tremu·lous (trem′yo̵̅o̅ ləs)
adjective
- trembling; quivering; palpitating
- fearful; timid; timorous
- marked by or showing trembling or quivering tremulous excitement, tremulous handwriting
Etymology: L tremulus < tremere, to tremble
Related Forms:
- tremulously trem′u·lously adverb
- tremulousness trem′u·lous·ness noun
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