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tremulous

/ˈtrem.jə.ləs/

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adjective

C2formalcommon/ˈtrem.jə.ləs/

Describes a person or thing that is shaking or quivering slightly, often due to nervousness, fear, or weakness.

ruОписывает человека или предмет, который слегка дрожит или трясется, часто из-за нервозности, страха или слабости.esDescribe a una persona o cosa que tiembla o se estremece ligeramente, a menudo por nerviosismo, miedo o debilidad.frDécrit une personne ou une chose qui tremble légèrement ou qui vibre, souvent à cause de la nervosité, de la peur ou de la faiblesse ; peut aussi qualifier un comportement hésitant ou timide.deBeschreibt eine Person oder Sache, die leicht zittert oder bebt, oft aufgrund von Nervosität, Angst oder Schwäche. Bezieht sich auch auf eine unsichere, zaghafte oder schwankende Handlung oder Stimme.ptDescreve pessoa ou coisa que treme levemente, muitas vezes por nervosismo, medo ou fraqueza; também pode indicar voz ou movimento trêmulo e hesitante.zh形容人或物轻微颤抖、发抖,常因紧张、恐惧或虚弱引起。arيصف شخصًا أو شيئًا يرتجف أو يهتز اهتزازًا خفيفًا، غالبًا بسبب التوتر أو الخوف أو الضعف أو الوهن. وقد يدل أيضًا على صوت أو حركة مضطربة مرتعشة.

  1. Quivering voice C1 formal

    Describes a voice that shakes or trembles, often due to nervousness, fear, or weakness.

    • She spoke in a tremulous voice as she recounted the accident.
    • His tremulous tone revealed his anxiety about the interview.
    • The old man's tremulous whisper was barely audible.

    ruДрожащий голосesVoz trémulafrvoix tremblantedeZitternde StimmeptVoz trêmulazh颤抖的声音arصوت مرتجف

    Synonyms: falteringquaveringquiveringshakingshakytremblingunsteadywavering

    Antonyms: confidentfirmstablesteadystrong

  2. Shaking or trembling C1 formal

    Characterized by trembling or shaking, especially from fear, emotion, or physical weakness.

    • He extended a tremulous hand to accept the award.
    • The child's tremulous steps showed his uncertainty.
    • Her tremulous fingers struggled to hold the pen steady.

    ruДрожащийesTemblorosofrtremblant, tremblotantdeZitterndptTrêmulozh颤抖的arمرتجف

    Synonyms: quiveringshakingshakyshiveringtrembling

    Antonyms: firmsolidstablesteady

  • more tremulous comparative form
  • most tremulous superlative form