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trepidly

/ˈtrɛp.ɪd.li/

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adverb

C2formalcommonobsolete/ˈtrɛp.ɪd.li/

An archaic and rare adverb meaning "with trepidation" or "in a fearful, trembling manner." It is derived from the adjective 'trepid' (fearful) and is no longer in common use, having been largely replaced by 'trepidatiously' or phrases like 'with trepidation.'

  • 🇷🇺Устаревшее и редкое наречие, означающее «с трепетом» или «в испуганной, дрожащей манере». Происходит от прилагательного 'trepid' (боязливый) и больше не используется в повседневной речи, будучи в значительной степени заменённым на 'trepidatiously' или фразы вроде 'with trepidation'.
  1. In a fearful or hesitant manner C1 formal

    Acting with nervousness, anxiety, or hesitation due to fear of the unknown or potential danger.

    • She trepidly entered the dark room, unsure of what she might find.
    • He trepidly approached the edge of the cliff, his heart racing.
    • The student trepidly raised his hand to ask the professor a question.

    🇷🇺Боязливо

    Synonyms: anxiouslyapprehensivelycautiouslyfearfullyhesitantlynervouslytimidlytimorouslywarily

    Antonyms: boldlybravelycourageouslyfearlessly

  • more trepidly comparative form
  • most trepidly superlative form