tremulous

/tɹˈɛmjʊləs/

/ˈtɹɛmjəɫəs/

[adjective]

tremulous

[ADJECTIVE]

(of the voice) shaking in a slight, fragile manner, often due to nerves, fear, age or illness

synonyms : quavering

Examples

1. Luz released a tremulous breath.

2. The guy told them in tremulous tones that some crazed man had just kept him as a prisoner in an apartment.

3. Myoclonus describes lightening-like limb movements or limb jerks, that can also be more tremulous.

4. Her voice had the beginnings of a quaver, or perhaps her once forthright demeanor was giving way to a tremulous timidity in the face of her own speedy aging.