Fitful
6 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
Occurring in irregular bursts or spells rather than continuously or consistently.
“She managed only fitful sleep throughout the long and stormy night.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
fit·ful
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Synonyms
spasmodicinterrupted
Word Game Tips
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Wordle
Ends in FUL, F appears twice which is unusual, only vowel is I
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Scrabble
F scores 4 points and appears twice, giving a total of 12, the FUL ending is a reliable suffix hook
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