Fitful - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈfɪtfl|  American pronunciation of the word fitful
Brit.  |ˈfɪtfʊl|  British pronunciation of the word fitful

adjective

- occurring in spells and often abruptly (syn: spasmodic)
fitful bursts of energy
- intermittently stopping and starting (syn: interrupted)
fitful (or interrupted) sleep

Extra examples

He had a few fitful hours of sleep.

Several fitful attempts at negotiation have failed.

John awoke from a fitful sleep.

The peace talks only seem to be making fitful progress.

She slept fitfully.

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