convulsively

convulsive +‎ -ly

convulsively (comparative more convulsively, superlative most convulsively)

1. In a convulsive manner.
   • 1837, L[etitia] E[lizabeth] L[andon], “Parting”, in Ethel Churchill: Or, The Two Brides. […], volume III, London: Henry Colburn, […], →OCLC, page 321:

     But his words died in a strange gurgling in the throat; the eyes suddenly became fixed; the mouth fell; once he stretched out his hands convulsively, but they instantly relaxed, and his head sunk on Norbourne's arm.

• convulse
• convulsion