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FITFULLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does fitfully mean?
• FITFULLY (adverb)
The adverb FITFULLY has 1 sense:
Familiarity information: FITFULLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
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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