convulsive

Everyday

1. Convulsive movements are sudden, violent shakes of the body that a person cannot control. tree →
2. Convulsive laughter or sobbing is so strong that the whole body shakes. tree →

In the lessons

In medicine and first aid, convulsive seizures happen in some illnesses like epilepsy or a very high fever; the safety rule is to keep the person safe, not hold them down, and call an adult or emergency help. In stories, «convulsive sobs» or «convulsive laughter» show very strong feeling.

Examples

• The baby had a convulsive fit during a high fever, so they called an ambulance. tree →
• He shook with convulsive laughter at the joke. tree →
• She cried with convulsive sobs at the funeral. tree →
• A convulsive seizure can last a minute or two. tree →
• The dog's convulsive shaking worried the vet. tree →
• His convulsive cough kept the whole family awake. tree →

Note

Noun: convulsion (a sudden violent shake; «convulsions» in plural for a fit). Verb: convulse. In first aid, never put anything in the mouth of someone having a seizure.