1. in a sudden, irregular, or intermittent manner
2. with sudden involuntary muscle contractions or convulsions
Usage: medical

Examples

• The old car engine coughed spasmodically before finally starting.
• She worked spasmodically on her novel, writing intensely for weeks then stopping completely.
• The patient’s leg twitched spasmodically during the examination.
• Rain fell spasmodically throughout the afternoon.
• His breathing became spasmodic as the asthma attack worsened.
• The streetlight flickered spasmodically in the storm.
• Progress on the project continued spasmodically due to funding issues.