PAROXYSMALLY

Etymology

Adverb

paroxysmally (comparative more paroxysmally, superlative most paroxysmally)

In a paroxysmal manner.

Source: Wiktionary


PAROXYSMAL

Par`ox*ys"mal, a.

Definition: Of the nature of a paroxysm; characterized or accompanied by paroxysms; as, a paroxysmal pain; paroxysmal temper.

– Par`ox*ys"mal*ly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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