impetuously, impulsively
(adverb) in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions; “he often acts impulsively and later regrets it”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
impulsively (comparative more impulsively, superlative most impulsively)
In an impulsive manner; with force; by impulse.
Source: Wiktionary
Im*pul"sive*ly, adv.
Definition: In an impulsive manner.
Im*pul"sive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. impulsif.]
1. Having the power of driving or impelling; giving an impulse; moving; impellent. Poor men! poor papers! We and they Do some impulsive force obey. Prior.
2. Actuated by impulse or by transient feelings. My heart, impulsive and wayward. Longfellow.
3. (Mech.)
Definition: Acting momentarily, or by impulse; not continuous; -- said of forces.
Im*pul"sive, n.
Definition: That which impels or gives an impulse; an impelling agent. Sir W. Wotton.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
22 April 2025
(adjective) made smooth and bright by or as if by rubbing; reflecting a sheen or glow; “bright silver candlesticks”; “a burnished brass knocker”; “she brushed her hair until it fell in lustrous auburn waves”; “rows of shining glasses”; “shiny black patents”
The Boston Tea Party helped popularize coffee in America. The hefty tea tax imposed on the colonies in 1773 resulted in America switching from tea to coffee. In the lead up to the Revolutionary War, it became patriotic to sip java instead of tea. The Civil War made the drink more pervasive. Coffee helped energize tired troops, and drinking it became an expression of freedom.
