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- [im-puhl-siv]
- /ɪmˈpʌl sɪv/
- /ɪmˈpʌl.sɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [im-puhl-siv]
- /ɪmˈpʌl sɪv/
Definitions of impulsively word
- adjective impulsively actuated or swayed by emotional or involuntary impulses: an impulsive child. 1
- adjective impulsively having the power or effect of impelling; characterized by impulsion: impulsive forces. 1
- adjective impulsively inciting to action: the impulsive effects of a revolutionary idea. 1
- adjective impulsively Mechanics. (of forces) acting momentarily; not continuous. 1
- noun impulsively In an impulsive manner; with force; by impulse. 1
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Origin of impulsively
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425 for an earlier sense; 1545-55 for current senses; late Middle English impulsif < Medieval Latin impulsīvus. See impulse, -ive
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Parts of speech for Impulsively
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impulsively popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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adv impulsively
- foolish — resulting from or showing a lack of sense; ill-considered; unwise: a foolish action, a foolish speech.
- carelessly — If someone does something carelessly, they do it without much thought or effort.
- impetuously — of, relating to, or characterized by sudden or rash action, emotion, etc.; impulsive: an impetuous decision; an impetuous person.
- hastily — moving or acting with haste; speedy; quick; hurried.
- rashly — acting or tending to act too hastily or without due consideration.
adverb impulsively
- unwarily — not wary; not cautious or watchful, as against danger or misfortune.
- thoughtless — lacking in consideration for others; inconsiderate; tactless: a thoughtless remark.
- imprudently — Without prudence; in an imprudent manner.
- spontaneously — coming or resulting from a natural impulse or tendency; without effort or premeditation; natural and unconstrained; unplanned: a spontaneous burst of applause.
- precipitately — to hasten the occurrence of; bring about prematurely, hastily, or suddenly: to precipitate an international crisis.
Antonyms for impulsively
adverb impulsively
- deliberately — carefully weighed or considered; studied; intentional: a deliberate lie.
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