Main Entry: trem·u·lous

Pronunciation: \-ləs\

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>
4 : exceedingly sensitive : easily shaken or disordered

— trem·u·lous·ly adverb

— trem·u·lous·ness noun