spastic
adjective
pertaining to, of the nature of, or characterized by spasm, especially tonic spasm.
spastically
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a word derived from
spastic.
Example Sentences
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Hyde Pierce speak-sings his way through the score, or spastically works himself up into the bravado needed for the nauseatingly cheesy “Better Angels,” which is meant to be a triumphant showstopper.
From New York Times ● Nov. 4, 2021
Soon after that, Zabrecky performs for the first time as the spastically eccentric frontman and bassist for Possum Dixon.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 30, 2019
As the scenes of rebuilding unfolded onscreen, the tweens around me grew spastically restless.
From The New Yorker ● Jul. 27, 2016
He kicks his legs spastically as the theme song to Flashdance comes on.
From Slate ● Jun. 30, 2015
“In English. I didn’t—” I tested the word “know” a couple of times but saw I was going to stammer spastically on it.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
