IMPULSIVELY

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

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.

IMPULSIVE

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



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Word of the Day

13 March 2025

ACCURATE

(adjective) conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy; “an accurate reproduction”; “the accounting was accurate”; “accurate measurements”; “an accurate scale”


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