Jerkily
7 lettersadverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
In a manner marked by sudden irregular or spasmodic movements rather than smooth continuous motion.
“The old projector ran jerkily, making the film very difficult to watch comfortably.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
jerk·i·ly
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Synonyms
spasmodically
Antonyms
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Wordle
Ends in the -ILY adverb suffix, J and K are both uncommon letters that boost the word's rarity
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Scrabble
J (8 pts), K (5 pts), and Y (4 pts) combine for 17 points from just three tiles
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