
Tremulous
Physical Reaction
It often describes a physical reaction to emotions such as fear or excitement.
Her fingers were tremulous as she opened the letter.
Emotional State
Implies a fragile emotional state, used when someone is trying to control their nerves.
He reached out with a tremulous hand, uncertain yet hopeful.
Subtle Intensity
Suggests a soft or subtle form of movement, not intense shaking.
A single leaf fell, its tremulous dance captivating in the still air.