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fitfully

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Fitfully (adv) means In an irregular, uneven way.

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In an irregular, uneven way.

"He slept fitfully, plagued by bad dreams and a persistent cough."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Synonyms

intermittently discontinuously sporadically

Antonyms

continually

Related words

never always sometimes forever constantly rarely occasionally gradually

Rhymes for fitfully

gully fully sully bully cully Tully Scully awfully joyfully lawfully woefully hopefully

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What is the meaning of fitfully?

"fitfully" (adv) means in an irregular, uneven way.

What is another word for fitfully?

Other words for "fitfully" include intermittently, discontinuously, sporadically.

What is the opposite of fitfully?

The opposite of "fitfully" is continually.

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