Definition

The quality or state of shaking or trembling, often due to fear or nervousness.

Example

Her voice had a tremulousness that revealed her anxiety during the speech.

Conversation

Have you ever noticed a bit of tremulousness in your voice when you're nervous?

Yeah, it happens to me all the time during presentations.

I think it’s just a natural reaction to anxiety, right?

Definitely! It’s something we all deal with in those situations.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tremulousness → It is formed from "tremulus" (from Latin, meaning trembling or quivering) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "tremulousness" refers to the state of being trembling or quivering.

Memory Tip

Think of 'trembling' ('tremulus') to remember that 'tremulousness' means the quality of being shaky or quivering.

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