fitful, spasmodic, convulsive mean lacking steadiness or regularity in movement. fitful implies intermittence, a succession of starts and stops or risings and fallings.

Spasmodic definition: pertaining to or of the nature of a spasm; characterized by spasms.. See examples of SPASMODIC used in a sentence.

SPASMODIC meaning: 1. happening suddenly for short periods of time and not in a regular way: 2. happening suddenly…. Learn more.

Something that is spasmodic happens suddenly, for short periods of time, and at irregular intervals. He managed to stifle the spasmodic sobs of panic rising in his throat. My husband's …

Definition of spasmodic adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. happening suddenly for short periods of time; not regular or continuous. There was spasmodic fighting in …

1. pertaining to or of the nature of a spasm; characterized by spasms. 2. resembling a spasm; sudden but brief; sporadic: spasmodic efforts at reform. 3. given to or characterized by bursts …

Feb 12, 2025 · spasmodic (comparative more spasmodic, superlative most spasmodic) Of or relating to a spasm; resembling a sudden contraction of the muscles. […]

spasmodic: Relating to, affected by, or having the character of a spasm; convulsive.

SPASMODIC meaning: 1 : relating to or caused by a spasm; 2 : happening suddenly and briefly at different times in a way that is not regular

Something that is spasmodic is experiencing a fit, a loss of muscular control. If you are spazzing out, you are spasmodic. A sudden fit or involuntary contraction of the muscles is called a …