TREMBLY Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

trembly

adjective

ˈtrem-b(ə-)lē

Definition of trembly

as in trembling

marked by or given to small uncontrollable bodily movements the inexperienced lecturer tried to control her trembly hands as she walked onstage

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shaky

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But with his shaky return from arthroscopic elbow surgery leading to three blown saves in four appearances, the crowd tempered its enthusiasm appropriately.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
And reactions tend to get built on shaky ground, which is where the real cost shows up.

— Dan Haiem, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

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