trembly

[ trem-blee ]

adjective

, trem·bli·er, trem·bli·est.

1. quivering; tremulous; shaking.

Word History and Origins

Origin of trembly¹

First recorded in 1840–50; tremble + -y ¹

Example Sentences

He sighed, long and slow and trembly, like he was holding in a thunderstorm.

From Literature

My insides are all trembly, like I’m coming down with the flu.

From Literature

His voice was thin and trembly.

From Slate

She’s sitting on her bed, her back supported by the wall, with Scoob perched beside her, his hand clutched between her thin, trembly ones.

From Literature

Her voice is trembly, so I say, "I'm here. Don't worry."

From Literature