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Another word for convulsively

Choosing another word for convulsively depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
spasmodically
Strong
jerkily
fitfully
involuntarily
violently

• adverb (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
uncontrollably
Strong
hysterically
heavily

Opposites of convulsively

The opposite of convulsively shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

calmly
steadily
placidly
smoothly
gently
serenely
quietly
See all opposites of convulsively

• Nearby Words

convulse
convulsion
convulsive
convulsively
conwoman
coo
cooch

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Convulsively. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/convulsively
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