Meaning 1formal · 90%
Shaking slightly, especially because of fear, weakness, or strong emotion.
Natural examples
She thanked the audience in a tremulous voice.
His hands were tremulous as he opened the letter.
The candle cast a tremulous light across the wall.
Usage note
Formal or literary. Describes slight, repeated trembling; often suggests emotion rather than violent shaking.
Useful combinations
tremulous voice — a voice that shakes slightly — hands that visibly quiver