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Antonyms for spasmodically


Grammar : Adv
Spell : spaz-mod-ik
Phonetic Transcription : spæzˈmɒd ɪk



Definition 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

Synonyms for spasmodically

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