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spastically Synonyms

Another word for spastically

Choosing another word for spastically 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 or relating to involuntary muscle spasms or spasticity.

Usage Example

"The patient's affected limb moved spasmodically during the neurological examination."

Strongest
spasmodically
convulsively
Strong
jerkily
fitfully

• adverb (Context 2)

In an erratic, uncoordinated, or overly excitable manner (informal and often offensive).

Usage Example

"The malfunctioning robotic arm flailed erratically across the assembly table."

Strong
erratically
clumsily
awkwardly
frantically

Opposites of spastically

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

gracefully
fluidly
smoothly
deftly
calmly
steadily
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Spastically. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/spastically
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