fitful implies intermittence, a succession of starts and stops or risings and fallings. fitful sleep.

To do something convulsively is to do it in an irregular, jerky way. If you can't help laughing convulsively during a friend's awkward speech, you'll be shaking ...

8 дней назад · CONVULSIVE definition: 1. Convulsive movements are movements of the muscles in your body that you cannot control: 2…. Learn more.

Definition of convulsively adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, ...

adjective · of the nature of or characterized by convulsions or spasms. Synonyms: spasmodic · producing or accompanied by convulsion: convulsive rage.

A convulsive movement or action is sudden and cannot be controlled. [formal]convulsively .... Click for English pronunciations, examples sentences, video.

convulsive · a convulsive movement/attack/fit · Her breath came in convulsive gasps.

Etymons: convulsive adj., ‑ly suffix2. See etymology ...

involving or causing a sudden violent shaking of the muscles in your body that you are unable to control. a convulsive seizure/attack. a convulsive disorder.