— tremulously , adv. — tremulousness , n.
/trem"yeuh leuhs/ , adj.
1. (of persons, the body, etc.) characterized by trembling, as from fear, nervousness, or weakness.
2. timid; timorous; fearful.
3. (of things) vibratory, shaking, or quivering.
4. (of writing) done with a trembling hand.
[ 1605-15; tremulus, equiv. to trem ( ere ) to tremble + -ulus adj. suffix ]
Syn. 1. faltering, hesitant, wavering. 2. frightened; afraid.