CONVULSIVELY
convulsively
(adverb) with convulsions, in a convulsive way; “her leg twitched convulsively”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
convulsively (comparative more convulsively, superlative most convulsively)
In a convulsive manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Con*vul"sive*ly, adv.
Definition: in a convulsive manner.
CONVULSIVE
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
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