Definition of convulsive

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • convulsive is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 18
  • convulsive is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 18
  • convulsive is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 24

Definition of convulsive


  • affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm (adjective)

    Examples

    1. convulsive motions

    Synonyms

    1. spasmodic
    2. spastic
  • resembling a convulsion in being sudden and violent (adjective)

    Examples

    1. a convulsive rage
    2. convulsive laughter

See definition of convulsive in Merriam Webster