adj.
Pronunciation: -l ə s
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin tremulus ― more at TREMBLE
Date: 1611
1 : characterized by or affected with trembling or tremors
2 : affected with timidity : TIMOROUS
3 : such as is or might be caused by nervousness or shakiness <a tremulous smile> < tremulous handwriting>
4 : exceedingly sensitive : easily shaken or disordered
– trem · u · lous · ly adverb
– trem · u · lous · ness noun