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convulsively

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con·vul·sive  (kn-vlsv)
adj.
1. Marked by or having the nature of convulsions.
2. Having or producing convulsions.
con·vulsive·ly adv.
con·vulsive·ness n.
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Adv.1.convulsively - with convulsions, in a convulsive way; "her leg twitched convulsively"
Translations
convulsively [kənˈvʌlsɪvlɪ] ADV [shake, jerk] → convulsivamente
convulsively
adv → krampfartig; she sobbed convulsively → sie wurde von Schluchzern geschüttelt
convulsively [kənˈvʌlsɪvlɪ] adv → convulsamente
convulsively [kənˈvʌlsɪvlɪ] adv → convulsamente


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The Fish, panting convulsively, thus entreated for his life: "O Sir, what good can I be to you, and how little am I worth?
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The whole creature heaved and pulsated convulsively.
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Her hand had convulsively clutched her fan, and she held her breath.
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