impetuously

Variant of impetuous

impetuous Definition

im·petu·ous (im pec̸h′o̵̅o̅ əs)

adjective

moving with great force or violence; having great impetus; rushing; furious impetuous winds
acting or done suddenly with little thought; rash; impulsive

Etymology: ME impetuouse < OFr impetueuse < L impetuosus < impetus: see impetus

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impetuously Synonyms

modif.

hastily, thoughtlessly, heedlessly; see carelessly, foolishly, rashly.

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