tremulous

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/ˈtrɛmjələs/

Forms:more tremulous,most tremulous

1

(of the voice or body) shaking in a slight, fragile manner, often due to nerves, fear, age or illness

Her voice was tremulous as she delivered the speech.
The old man’s tremulous steps betrayed his frailty.
He reached out with a tremulous hand to accept the award.
His tremulous laughter indicated his deep embarrassment.
She wrote a tremulous note apologizing for the misunderstanding.

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