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spasmodically Synonyms

Another word for spasmodically

Choosing another word for spasmodically 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 irregular, intermittent bursts or intervals; fitfully rather than continuously.

Usage Example

"Negotiations between the two companies proceeded fitfully over the course of the year."

Strongest
fitfully
intermittently
sporadically
Strong
erratically
irregularly
periodically

• adverb (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

"The sleeping dog's paws twitched convulsively as it dreamed."

Strongest
convulsively
jerkily
Strong
involuntarily

Opposites of spasmodically

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

continuously
steadily
smoothly
constantly
regularly
incessantly
calmly
consistently
See all opposites of spasmodically

• Nearby Words

spartan
spartium
spasm
spasmodically
spastic
spastically
spat

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