Impetuously: meaning, definitions and examples
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impetuously
[ ɪmˈpɛtjʊəsli ]
in a sudden and impulsive way
Characterized by sudden and forceful energy or emotion; done with sudden and uncontrolled force.
Synonyms
impulsively, rashly, recklessly
Examples of usage
- He impetuously grabbed her hand and pulled her towards him.
- She acted impetuously, without thinking of the consequences.
Translations
Translations of the word "impetuously" in other languages:
🇵🇹 impetuosamente
🇮🇳 उतावलेपन से
🇩🇪 unüberlegt
🇮🇩 dengan gegabah
🇺🇦 імпульсивно
🇵🇱 gwałtownie
🇯🇵 衝動的に
🇫🇷 impétueusement
🇪🇸 impetuosamente
🇹🇷 fevri şekilde
🇰🇷 성급하게
🇸🇦 بتهور
🇨🇿 impulzivně
🇸🇰 impulzívne
🇨🇳 冲动地
🇸🇮 impulzivno
🇮🇸 hvatlega
🇰🇿 құмарлықпен
🇬🇪 იმპულსურად
🇦🇿 tezliklə
🇲🇽 impetuosamente
Etymology
The word 'impetuously' is derived from the Latin word 'impetuosus', which means 'impetuous' or 'violent'. It dates back to the 17th century and has been used to describe actions or behavior that is done in a sudden, impulsive manner without much thought. The word emphasizes the idea of sudden force or energy in one's actions.
See also: impetuosity, impetuousness.