tremulously

/ˈtrɛmjələsli/
adverb
  1. In a shaking or quivering manner, especially due to nervousness, fear, or weakness.
    • She tremulously asked if she could leave the room.
    • The old man tremulously lifted the cup to his lips.
    • He tremulously stepped onto the rickety bridge.
  2. In a timid or hesitant way.
    • The cat tremulously approached the new food bowl.
    • She tremulously offered her opinion, afraid of being wrong.
    • The student tremulously raised his hand to answer the question.
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