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FITFULLY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does fitfully mean? 

FITFULLY (adverb)
  The adverb FITFULLY has 1 sense:

1. in a fitful mannerplay

  Familiarity information: FITFULLY used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


FITFULLY (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

In a fitful manner

Context example:

he slept fitfully

Pertainym:

fitful (occurring in spells and often abruptly)


 Context examples 


Now and again I fitfully slept, but the pain of the cold always aroused me.

(The Sea-Wolf, by Jack London)

All last night she slept fitfully, being always afraid to sleep, and something weaker when she woke from it.

(Dracula, by Bram Stoker)

On the third day out we were aware of a singular deep throbbing in the air, rhythmic and solemn, coming and going fitfully throughout the morning.

(The Lost World, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)



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