English Explanatory Dictionary

impetuous

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Making arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive and forceful manner.
  2. Characterized by sudden violence or vehemence.

Pronunciation

/imˈpɛt͡ʃuəs/ en-au-impetuous.ogg En-us-impetuous-NEW.ogg

Word forms

impetuous more impetuous most impetuous

Etymology

From Middle English impetuous, from Old French impetueux, from Late Latin impetuōsus (“violent”), from Latin impetus (“attack, violence”).

Synonyms

impulsive hasty rash hotheaded heady

Derived words

impetuosity impetuously impetuousness unimpetuous
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