adverb
- in a manner characterized by sudden, violent, involuntary movements or spasms
- in a manner marked by intense, uncontrollable emotion or reaction
Examples
- The patient's body moved convulsively during the seizure.
- She laughed convulsively at the absurd joke.
- He gripped the armrest convulsively as the plane hit turbulence.
- The injured animal thrashed convulsively on the ground.
- She wept convulsively after hearing the tragic news.
- His shoulders shook convulsively as he tried to suppress his laughter.