Synonyms for spasmodically

Grammar : Adv

Spell : spaz-mod-ik

Phonetic Transcription : spæzˈmɒd ɪk

Top 10 synonyms for spasmodically

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Définition of spasmodically

Origin : 1681, from Medieval Latin spasmodicus, from Greek spasmodes "of the nature of a spasm," from spasmos (see spasm) + -odes "like."

As in irregularly : adv intermittently
As in incoherently : adv inarticulately
As in frequently : adv commonly, repeatedly

Example sentences :

He clutched at it spasmodically, to be sure it was still safe.
Extract from : « At the Sign of the Jack O'Lantern » by Myrtle Reed

Sylvia drew away from Runyon, not spasmodically, but as if she were moving in her sleep.
Extract from : « Children of the Desert » by Louis Dodge

For the lad caught him spasmodically by the arm with both hands.
Extract from : « The Lost Middy » by George Manville Fenn

"My luck is serving me to-day," the newcomer went on spasmodically.
Extract from : « The Woman in Black » by Edmund Clerihew Bentley

He extended his arm, and moved it spasmodically to encourage them.
Extract from : « The Forsyte Saga, Complete » by John Galsworthy

Then she saw Margaret, smiled at her spasmodically, and yawned again.
Extract from : « Fair Margaret » by Francis Marion Crawford

Spasmodically, he set his fangs in a viselike tightening of his grip.
Extract from : « Buff: A Collie and other dog-stories » by Albert Payson Terhune

If He is merciful at all He cannot be merciful only spasmodically, erratically, or temporarily.
Extract from : « Expositor's Bible: The Song of Solomon » by Walter Adeney

Then spasmodically she thought of something to say which seemed more intimate.
Extract from : « A Little Princess » by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Spasmodically The Gray Phantom pressed the receiver closer to his ear.
Extract from : « The Gray Phantom » by Herman Landon

Antonyms for spasmodically

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