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convulsively

/kənˈvʌl.sɪv.li/
con · vul · sive · ly
Adjective:convulsive
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• adverb

1

In a manner characterized by sudden, violent, irregular, or involuntary muscular contractions or movements.

Example

"The patient began to shudder convulsively as the high fever took hold."

2

In a sudden, intense, and uncontrollable emotional manner, especially when weeping, sobbing, or laughing.

Example

"Overwhelmed by relief after hearing the news, she wept convulsively into her hands."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'convulsive' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', tracing back to Latin 'convulsus', the past participle of 'convellere', meaning 'to tear up' or 'to pull violently'.

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