Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
spasmodical
Adjective
/spæzˈmɒdɪkəl/
Definition
Relating to or characterized by spasms; occurring in bursts or suddenly.
Examples
- The patient’s spasmodical movements worried the doctors.
- The spasmodical bursts of laughter made the performance even more entertaining.
- This behavior was spasmodical, appearing only in stressful situations.
Meaning
Spasmodical describes something that happens in sudden, brief bursts or fits, often resembling spasms in the way it occurs intermittently.
Synonyms
- Intermittent
- Irregular
- Sudden
- Fitful
