IMPETUOUSLY

impetuously, impulsively

(adverb) in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions; “he often acts impulsively and later regrets it”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

impetuously (comparative more impetuously, superlative most impetuously)

In an impetuous manner; with sudden force

Synonyms: violently, rashly

Source: Wiktionary


IMPETUOUS

Im*pet"u*ous, a. Etym: [F. impetueux, L. impetuosus. See Impetus.]

1. Rushing with force and violence; moving with impetus; furious; forcible; violent; as, an impetuous wind; an impetuous torrent. Went pouring forward with impetuous speed. Byron.

2. Vehement in feeling; hasty; passionate; violent; as, a man of impetuous temper. The people, on their holidays, Impetuous, insolent, unquenchable. Milton.

Syn.

– Forcible; rapid; hasty; precipitate; furious; boisterous; violent; raging; fierce; passionate.

– Im*pet"u*ous*ly, adv.

– Im*pet"u*ous*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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