Associations to the word «Spasmodic»

Wiktionary

SPASMODIC, adjective. Of or relating to a spasm; resembling a sudden contraction of the muscles.
SPASMODIC, adjective. Convulsive; consisting of spasms.
SPASMODIC, adjective. Intermittent or fitful; occurring in abrupt bursts.
SPASMODIC, adjective. Erratic or unsustained.

Dictionary definition

SPASMODIC, adjective. Affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm; "convulsive motions"; "his body made a spasmodic jerk"; "spastic movements".
SPASMODIC, adjective. Occurring in spells and often abruptly; "fitful bursts of energy"; "spasmodic rifle fire".

Wise words

The most important things are the hardest things to say. They are the things you get ashamed of because words diminish your feelings - words shrink things that seem timeless when they are in your head to no more than living size when they are brought out.
Stephen King