tremulously en · ADV
Etymology
Etymology tree English tremulous Middle English -ly English -ly English tremulously From tremulous + -ly.
Meanings
- In a trembling, quivering, or shaking manner.
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In a timid, hesitant, or unconfident manner; betraying fear in the voice.
`This time place really is falling down,' she cried tremulously.
1956 [1880], Johanna Spyri, Heidi, translation of original by Eileen Hall, page 49:"Are you—all—all right?" she asked, tremulously.
1912 January, Zane Grey, chapter 20, in Riders of the Purple Sage […], New York, N.Y.; London: Harper & Brothers Publishers, →OCLC:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most tremulously | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more tremulously | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
pt tremulamente (in a timid, hesitant, or unconfident manner) · pt tremulamente (in a trembling, quivering, or shaking manner)