English Dictionary
Definition of “fitful”
fitful (ˈfɪtfʊl
)
Definitions
adjective
- characterized by or occurring in irregular spells ⇒
fitful sleep
Alternative Forms
ˈfitfully adverb ˈfitfulness noun
Synonyms
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irregular,
broken,
disturbed,
erratic,
variable,
flickering,
unstable,
uneven,
fluctuating,
sporadic,
intermittent,
impulsive,
haphazard,
desultory,
spasmodic,
inconstant,
Usage examples
Now, after a night of fitful sleep, she wasn't sure why Komarov had bothered to meet her at all.
Mark Burnell, CHAMELEON (2002)Coach Rajinder Singh, who spent a fitful night thinking of formations, didn't spare his team the truth.
India Today (2001)The two Koreas have conducted a fitful reconciliation process since a 2000 summit between their leaders.
canada.com (2004)TIM HENMAN spent a fitful night camped ready for the final assault on Everest.
Sun, News of the World (2001)The perplexing geometry of the aphid's advance inspired fitful hopes of salvation.
Christy Campbell, PHYLLOXERA: How Wine was Saved for the World (2004)
