noun
Uncommon
trembling
TREHMB-lihng
Trembling (noun) means the act or state of shaking with small, quick movements. Example: “A slight trembling in his hands gave away how nervous he was.”
noun
1
The act or state of shaking with small, quick movements.
"A slight trembling in his hands gave away how nervous he was."
adj
1
Shaking slightly, often from fear, cold, or weakness.
"She spoke in a trembling voice as she read the eulogy."
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- Plural
- tremblings
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What does “trembling” mean?
The word “trembling” means the act or state of shaking with small, quick movements.
How do you pronounce “trembling”?
“Trembling” is pronounced TREHMB-lihng (/ˈtɹɛmblɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “trembling” in a sentence?
Here is “trembling” used in a sentence: “A slight trembling in his hands gave away how nervous he was.”
What part of speech is “trembling”?
Depending on how it is used, “trembling” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “trembling” a common word?
“Trembling” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “trembling” have?
“Trembling” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act or state of shaking with small, quick movements.
