pertaining to or of the nature of a spasm; characterized by spasms. resembling a spasm or spasms; sudden but brief; sporadic: spasmodic efforts at reform. given to or characterized by bursts of excitement.

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.

What does spasmodically mean in literature?

adj. 1. Relating to, affected by, or having the character of a spasm; convulsive. 2. Happening intermittently; fitful: spasmodic rifle fire.