Frequently Asked Questions About spasmodic
The words convulsive and fitful are common synonyms of spasmodic.
What does spasmodically mean?
1a : relating to or affected or characterized by spasm. b : resembling a spasm especially in sudden violence a spasmodic jerk. 2 : acting or proceeding fitfully : intermittent spasmodic activity. 3 : subject to outbursts of emotional excitement : excitable.
Is there such a word as spasmodically?
in sudden, brief, or sporadic bursts:The plane engine began to cough and sputter spasmodically.Mail arrived only spasmodically, so communication with the outside world was limited.