tremblingly

In shaking manner

Tremblingly means in a trembling manner—with shaking or quivering, whether from fear, cold, excitement, or weakness.

The word is literary and somewhat old-fashioned: She tremblingly reached for the envelope containing the test results.

It describes both physical shaking and the emotional state that causes it.

manner

quiveringly

With slight trembling

shudderingly · falteringly · haltingly · feebly · timidly · hesitantly · nervously · fearfully · anxiously · tentatively

weakness

feebly

Without vigor or power

unsteadily · faintly · weakly

anticipation

excitedly

In a thrilled manner

nervously · hopefully · impatiently · yearningly · longingly · suspensefully · anxiously

fear

fearfully

In a scared way

timidly · cowering · shrinkingly · cringingly

cold

shiveringly

With involuntary shaking

frostily · icily · frigidly

Opposites
physical steadiness

tremblinglysteadily

In constant, unwavering fashion

firmly · stably · solidly · unwaveringly · rock-steady

emotional composure

tremblinglyconfidently

With self-assurance

calmly · boldly · fearlessly · composedly · unflinchingly

Phrases
Family

trembling

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