Spasmodically [adverb]
Definition of Spasmodically:
intermittently
Sentence/Example of Spasmodically:
He clutched at it spasmodically, to be sure it was still safe.
Sylvia drew away from Runyon, not spasmodically, but as if she were moving in her sleep.
For the lad caught him spasmodically by the arm with both hands.
"My luck is serving me to-day," the newcomer went on spasmodically.
He extended his arm, and moved it spasmodically to encourage them.
Then she saw Margaret, smiled at her spasmodically, and yawned again.
Spasmodically, he set his fangs in a viselike tightening of his grip.
If He is merciful at all He cannot be merciful only spasmodically, erratically, or temporarily.
Then spasmodically she thought of something to say which seemed more intimate.
Spasmodically The Gray Phantom pressed the receiver closer to his ear.