All fitfully synonyms
fit·ful
F f adv fitfully
- irregularly — without symmetry, even shape, formal arrangement, etc.: an irregular pattern.
- restlessly — characterized by or showing inability to remain at rest: a restless mood.
- off and on — so as to be no longer supported or attached: This button is about to come off.
adverb fitfully
- sporadically — (of similar things or occurrences) appearing or happening at irregular intervals in time; occasional: sporadic renewals of enthusiasm.
- intermittently — stopping or ceasing for a time; alternately ceasing and beginning again: an intermittent pain.
- erratically — In an erratic manner; unsteadily or randomly, unpredictably.
adjective fitfully
- step by step — a movement made by lifting the foot and setting it down again in a new position, accompanied by a shifting of the weight of the body in the direction of the new position, as in walking, running, or dancing.
- by fits and starts — spasmodically; without concerted effort
- piecemeal — piece by piece; one piece at a time; gradually: to work piecemeal.
- little by little — small in size; not big; not large; tiny: a little desk in the corner of the room.