English adjective: spasmodic | |||
1. | spasmodic affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm | ||
Samples | Convulsive motions. His body made a spasmodic jerk. Spastic movements. | ||
Synonyms | convulsive, spastic | ||
Similar | unsteady | ||
Antonyms | steady | ||
2. | spasmodic occurring in spells and often abruptly | ||
Samples | Fitful bursts of energy. Spasmodic rifle fire. | ||
Synonyms | fitful | ||
Similar | sporadic | ||
Antonyms | continual | ||