Meaning & Definition of word "Trembling"
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Trembling
/ˈtrɛmblɪŋ/
noun:
- 1. an act of trembling; a quivering motion.
- Example: His voice had a slight trembling as he spoke.
- 2. a state of nervous or fearful agitation.
- Example: The trembling of her hands revealed her anxiety.
verb:
- 1. to shake involuntarily, typically as a result of anxiety, excitement, or frailty.
- Example: She was trembling with fear as she entered the dark room.
- 2. to quiver or shake slightly.
- Example: The leaves were trembling in the gentle breeze.
Etymology
Middle English tremblen, from Old French trembler, from Latin tremulare.
Common Phrases and Expressions
trembling with rage:
Experiencing intense anger that causes physical shaking.
trembling hands:
Hands that shake, often due to nervousness or emotion.
Related Words
tremor:
An involuntary quivering movement.
shake:
To move back and forth or up and down quickly.
Slang Meanings of trembling
Meaning: Shook
Example Sentence: I was shook after that horror movie; I couldn't stop trembling.
Meaning: Shivering
Example Sentence: When I heard the news, I was shivering like a leaf.