Atremble — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ə-ˈtrem-bəl/ atrem·ble

Meaning & Definition of Atremble

Atremble (adjective)

  1. shaking involuntarily, trembling

Atremble (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. marked by or given to small uncontrollable bodily movements

    "atremble with fright at the sound of the booming howitzers"

    similar: aquiver, quaking, quavery, quivering, shaking, shaky, shuddering, shuddery, tottering, tottery, trembling, trembly, tremulous, wobbling, wobbly
    related: convulsive, shivering, shivery, rocky, staggery, unstable, unsteady, wavering, wavery, palpitating, pulsating, throbbing
    near: controlled, firm, settled, stable, steady

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Atremble

The most common words with a similar meaning to Atremble:

aquiver, quaking, quavery, quivering, shaking, shaky, shuddering, shuddery, tottering, tottery, trembling, trembly, tremulous, wobbling, wobbly

Related Words for Atremble

convulsive, shivering, shivery, rocky, staggery, unstable, unsteady, wavering, wavery, palpitating, pulsating, throbbing

Near Antonyms of Atremble

controlled, firm, settled, stable, steady

Origin & Etymology of Atremble

First known use: 1845

Frequently Asked Questions about Atremble

What does "Atremble" mean?

"Atremble" means shaking involuntarily, trembling. As an adjective, it is defined as: shaking involuntarily, trembling.

What is another word for "Atremble"?

Other words for "Atremble" include aquiver, quaking, quavery, quivering, shaking, shaky, shuddering and shuddery. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Atremble" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Atremble"?

There are 27 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Atremble". Common alternatives include aquiver, quaking, quavery, quivering, shaking, shaky, shuddering, shuddery, tottering and tottery.

How do you use "Atremble" in a sentence?

Examples of "Atremble" in a sentence: "atremble with fright at the sound of the booming howitzers".

Is "Atremble" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Atremble" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Atremble"?

"Atremble" is pronounced /ə-ˈtrem-bəl/ and divided into syllables as atrem·ble.

What is the origin of the word "Atremble"?

First known use: 1845.

What is another word for "Atremble" meaning "marked by or given to small uncontrollable bodily movements"?

When "Atremble" (adjective) means marked by or given to small uncontrollable bodily movements, synonyms include aquiver, quaking, quavery, quivering, shaking and shaky.