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 | ||