convulsive, spasmodic, spastic
(adjective) affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm; “convulsive motions”; “his body made a spasmodic jerk”; “spastic movements”
convulsive
(adjective) resembling a convulsion in being sudden and violent; “a convulsive rage”; “convulsive laughter”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
convulsive (comparative more convulsive, superlative most convulsive)
Marked by or having the nature of convulsions.
Having or producing convulsions.
Source: Wiktionary
Con*vul"sive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. convulsif.]
Definition: Producing, or attended with, convulsions or spasms; characterized by convulsions; convulsionary. An irregular, convulsive movement may be necessary to throw off an irregular, convulsive disease. Burke.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
1 May 2025
(adjective) of or relating to an economy, the system of production and management of material wealth; “economic growth”; “aspects of social, political, and economical life”
Espresso is both a coffee beverage and a brewing method that originated in Italy. When making an espresso, a small amount of nearly boiling water under pressure forces through finely-ground coffee beans. It has more caffeine per unit volume than most coffee beverages. Its smaller serving size will take three shots to equal a mug of standard brewed coffee.
