Spasmodically
adjective
1.
pertaining to or of the nature of a spasm; characterized by spasms.
2.
resembling a spasm or spasms; sudden but brief; sporadic:
spasmodic efforts at reform.
3.
given to or characterized by bursts of excitement.
adjective
1.
taking place in sudden brief spells
2.
of or characterized by spasms
spasmodic spas·mod·ic (spāz-mŏd’ĭk)
adj.
Relating to, affected by, or having the character of a spasm; convulsive.
Happening intermittently; fitful.
Given to sudden outbursts of energy or of feeling; excitable.
spas·mod’i·cal·ly adv.
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