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fitful
The definition of fitful is a someone or something with a spasm, a sudden display of a strong emotion or restlessness.
(adjective)- An example of fitful is a toddler's temper tantrum; a fitful tantrum.
- An example of fitful is tossing and turning when trying to sleep; fitful sleep.
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See fitful in Webster's New World College Dictionary
adjective
characterized by irregular or intermittent activity, impulses, etc.; spasmodic; restless
Origin: fit + -ful
Related Forms:
- fitfully adverb
- fitfulness noun
See fitful in American Heritage Dictionary 4
adjective
Occurring in or characterized by intermittent bursts, as of activity; irregular. See Synonyms at periodic.
Related Forms:
- fitˈful·ly adverb
- fitˈful·ness noun
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