TREMULOUS Synonyms: 118 Similar and Opposite Words

tremulous

adjective

ˈtrem-yə-ləs

Definition of tremulous

as in timid

easily frightened a tremulous girl somehow mustered up the courage to ask a question of the governor

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as in trembling

marked by or given to small uncontrollable bodily movements the frail woman extended a tremulous hand in welcome

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Recent Examples of tremulous Played by Michelle Williams at her most tremulous, this Marilyn is something like a butterfly that Hollywood wants to pin to a board and display. — Daniel D'addario, Variety, 1 June 2026 Other issues that have cropped up during his tremulous political career include securities fraud charges that were dismissed in 2025. — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 May 2026 Given that Hathaway plays Mary not as an entitled diva but a tremulous mess, at risk of being consumed by her public image, the drama invests heavily in the possession and exorcism aspects. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026 Viewers were yearning for the yearning, week after tremulous week. — Thomas Page, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tremulous

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Conversely, timid or softened feedback delivered to struggling employees creates a false sense of security, signaling that there is no urgency to adjust course.

— Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Knight was timid, and his interview was practiced, Becker said.

— CBS News, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of timid

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But if instead its excess savings finance unproductive investment at home or drive high household consumption, asset bubbles, or persistent fiscal deficits in the economies of its trading partners, the whole system becomes increasingly shaky.

— MICHAEL PETTIS, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026
Cowing is clearly the team’s best option at punt returner, while Watkins has been shaky there during practice.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of shaky

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