spasmodically

An adverb meaning 'in a sudden, irregular, or intermittent manner, like a spasm.' It describes actions that occur in brief, unpredictable bursts rather than continuously or steadily.

ruНаречие, означающее 'внезапно, нерегулярно или прерывисто, как спазм'. Описывает действия, которые происходят короткими, непредсказуемыми всплесками, а не непрерывно или равномерно.esAdverbio que significa 'de manera repentina, irregular o intermitente, como un espasmo'. Describe acciones que ocurren en impulsos cortos e impredecibles, no de forma continua o uniforme.frAdverbe signifiant de manière irrégulière ou par à-coups, comme un spasme. Décrit des actions qui se produisent par brèves poussées imprévisibles, plutôt que de façon continue ou régulière.deAdverb, das bedeutet 'plötzlich, unregelmäßig oder unterbrochen, wie ein Krampf'. Es beschreibt Handlungen, die in kurzen, unvorhersehbaren Schüben ablaufen und nicht kontinuierlich oder gleichmäßig.ptAdvérbio que significa 'de forma súbita, irregular ou intermitente, como um espasmo'. Descreve ações que ocorrem em surtos curtos e imprevisíveis, e não de maneira contínua ou uniforme.zh副词，表示动作突然、不规律或断续地发生，像痉挛一样，是一阵阵短暂而不可预测的，而非持续均匀的。arظرف يعني حدوث الفعل بشكل مفاجئ وغير منتظم أو متقطع، كأنه ناتج عن تشنج. يصف أفعالاً تحدث في دفعات قصيرة غير متوقعة لا بشكل مستمر أو منتظم.

1. In irregular bursts C1 formal

   Occurring in sudden, irregular, or intermittent bursts, not continuously.

   • The old engine ran spasmodically, coughing and stopping.
   • He worked spasmodically on the project, often losing focus.
   • The applause came spasmodically from the small audience.

   ruСудорожноesa saltosfrPar à-coupsdeKrampfhaftptEspasmodicamentezh间歇性地arبشكل متقطّع ومتفجّر

   Synonyme: erraticallyfitfullyintermittentlyirregularlyoccasionallysporadically

   Antonyme: continuouslyevenlyregularlysteadilyuniformly

2. With involuntary muscle contractions C2 formal

   In a manner relating to or affected by a spasm or sudden muscle contraction.

   • His leg twitched spasmodically during the seizure.
   • The patient's hand jerked spasmodically due to the nerve condition.
   • She breathed spasmodically, gasping for air.

   ruСудорожноesespasmódicamentefrDe manière spasmodiquedeKrampfhaftptEspasmodicamentezh痉挛地arتشنجياً

   Synonyme: convulsivelyjerkily

• more spasmodically comparative form
• most spasmodically superlative form