Associations to the word «Fitful»

Wiktionary

FITFUL, adjective. Irregular; unsteady; characterized by fits.

Dictionary definition

FITFUL, adjective. Occurring in spells and often abruptly; "fitful bursts of energy"; "spasmodic rifle fire".
FITFUL, adjective. Intermittently stopping and starting; "fitful (or interrupted) sleep"; "off-and-on static".

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley