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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Because, at this point, helping the Ukrainians achieve victory would cost relatively little, yet the West remains timid.

— Dan Crenshaw, Washington Post, 19 Oct. 2026
Defense can’t be too timid, but there needs to be rational response to an asymmetric downside.

— Bob Ackerman, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of timid

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Despite the Cougars’ shaky start, with all that Pac-12 prestige, exposure and, importantly, financial income under both teams’ belts, does either have an inherent advantage over the conference’s newcomers?

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Oct. 2026
The Glee reboot should pepper the series with some fun cameos from beloved characters, many of whom got cast in the later shakier seasons, as well as some of the most fun guest stars.

— Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026

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