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impetuous
/ˌɪmˈpɛtʃwəs/
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What does impetuous mean?
adjective
- Making arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive and forceful manner.
- Characterized by sudden violence or vehemence.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˌɪmˈpɛtʃwəs/
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There is an analogy between them and that image of the horse which carries George Sand along on her impetuous course.
To see linseed oil in your dreams, denotes your impetuous extravagance will be checked by the kindly interference of a friend.
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Instead of checking the impetuous torrent of his remarks at hearing this, he canters companionably alongside, and chatters more persistently than ever.
Caius's oratory was impetuous and passionate, making everything tell to the utmost, whereas Tiberius was gentle, rather, and persuasive, awakening emotions of pity.
When I did speak, it was only to express an impetuous wish that I had never been born, or never come to Thornfield.