English Synonym Finder

jerkingly

Definitions

In a manner characterized by sudden, sharp, or spasmodic movements.

With a series of abrupt, irregular, or twitching motions.

Examples

The old engine sputtered and moved jerkingly down the gravel driveway.

She pulled the heavy rope jerkingly, trying to dislodge the stuck anchor from the seabed.

Synonyms

spasmodically convulsively fitfully twitchily erratically joltingly

Antonyms

smoothly fluidly steadily continuously evenly consistently