TREMULOUSLY

tremulously

(adverb) in a tremulous manner; “the leaves rustled tremulously in the wind”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

tremulously (comparative more tremulously, superlative most tremulously)

In a trembling, quivering, or shaking manner.

In a timid, hesitant, or unconfident manner; betraying fear in the voice.

Source: Wiktionary


TREMULOUS

Trem"u*lous, a. Etym: [L. tremulus, fr. tremere to tremble. See Tremble.]

1. Shaking; shivering; quivering; as, a tremulous limb; a tremulous motion of the hand or the lips; the tremulous leaf of the poplar.

2. Affected with fear or timidity; trembling. The tender, tremulous Christian. Dr. H. More.

– Trem"u*lous*ly, adv.

– Trem"u*lous*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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