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Meaning of fitfully
The primary meaning of the word "fitfully" is in a way that is intermittent or irregular.
Etymology of fitfully
The word "fitfully" has its roots in the Old English word "fitt", which means "a fit or seizure", and the suffix "-ful", which forms an adverb indicating manner.
Historically, the word "fitfully" was used to describe something that was done or experienced in a manner characterized by sudden, brief periods of activity or intensity, often with a sense of irregularity or unpredictability.
Synonyms
intermittently
irregularly
sporadically
unpredictably
erratically
unevenly
unreliably
inconsistently
spasmodically
jerkily
haphazardly
desultorily
fragmentarily
disconnectedly
incompletely
imperfectly
defectively
faultily
inadequately
insufficiently
imperfectly
defectively
Definitions
- The word "fitfully" is an adverb that means in a way that is intermittent or irregular, with periods of activity or intensity alternating with periods of inactivity or calm.
- * It can also describe something that is done or experienced in a sporadic or uneven manner, with a lack of consistency or continuity.
Usage Examples
- She slept fitfully, waking up several times during the night to adjust her pillow.
- * The company's profits have been growing fitfully over the past year, with some quarters showing significant gains and others experiencing losses.
- * The music played fitfully in the background, with long periods of silence between the songs.
Antonyms
steadily
consistently
regularly
uniformly
predictably
reliably
evenly
smoothly
continuously
calmly
peacefully
quietly
stably
securely
firmly
solidly
steadily
unwaveringly
unshakeably