Definitions for tremulous

tremulous trem·u·lous

Spelling: [trem-yuh-luh s]
IPA: /ˈtrɛm yə ləs/

Tremulous is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 428 anagrams from letters in tremulous (elmorstuu).

Definitions for tremulous

adjective

  1. (of persons, the body, etc.) characterized by trembling, as from fear, nervousness, or weakness.
  2. timid; timorous; fearful.
  3. (of things) vibratory, shaking, or quivering.
  4. (of writing) done with a trembling hand.

Origin of tremulous

1605-15; Latin tremulus, equivalent to trem(ere) to tremble + -ulus adj. suffix

Examples for tremulous

"It was my father's sword," replied Theseus, with a tremulous voice.

The bridge was tremulous beneath me, and marked the tremor of the solid earth.

Rather than risk creating a “tremulous” signature, Lincoln instead commenced massaging his giant hands together.

In the first place, Marcia's tremulous state made it difficult.

This year that tremulous feeling of going to the airport became different.

Sweet eyes looked on me, and a sweet mouth was tremulous with a smile.

The aged philosopher endeavoured to speak, but his voice was tremulous with emotion.

He was feeble, and his hands were tremulous with a perpetual nervous motion.

That tremulous “uhhhh,” which lasted more than a full second, gave the game away.

He was looking down, and gnawing at that tremulous upper lip.

Word Value for tremulous
Scrable

11

Words with friends

15

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