convulsive
convulsive · more convulsive · most convulsive
Marked by or having the nature of convulsionsMarked by or having the nature of convulsions.
/kənˈvʌlsɪv/
» Then, as I approached the door, she seized my sleeve and pulled me back with convulsive strength.
Meaning
2 sensesMarked by or having the nature of convulsions.
Having or producing convulsions.
More definitions
- affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm
- resembling a convulsion in being sudden and violent
Examples
2 sentencesThen, as I approached the door, she seized my sleeve and pulled me back with convulsive strength.
It seemed to me that he was making desperate efforts to restrain a convulsive attack of laughter.
Translations
4 languagesOrigin
From French convulsif.From French convulsif.
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Forms
more convulsive, most convulsive| Comparative | more convulsive Lesson |
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| Superlative | most convulsive Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsWord family
13 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form