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TREMULOUSLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does tremulously mean?
• TREMULOUSLY (adverb)
The adverb TREMULOUSLY has 1 sense:
Familiarity information: TREMULOUSLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a tremulous manner
Context example:
the leaves rustled tremulously in the wind
Pertainym:
tremulous ((of the voice) quivering as from weakness or fear)
Context examples
"But you are not going to take him away with you?" Madge asked tremulously.
(Love of Life and Other Stories, by Jack London)
There is so little real friendship in the world! and unfortunately (speaking low and tremulously) there are so many who forget to think seriously till it is almost too late.
(Persuasion, by Jane Austen)
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