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Antonyms for impetuosity


Grammar : Noun
Spell : im-pech-oo-os-i-tee
Phonetic Transcription : ɪmˌpɛtʃ uˈɒs ɪ ti



Definition of impetuosity

Origin :
  • early 15c., "violent movement, rushing," from Old French impetuosité (13c.), from Medieval Latin impetuositatem (nominative impetuositas), from Late Latin impetuosus (see impetuous).
  • As in temerity : noun nerve, audacity
  • As in vehemence : noun intensity
  • As in hastiness : noun haste
  • As in hurriedness : noun haste
  • As in incautiousness : noun temerity
  • As in irateness : noun fury
  • As in precipitance : noun haste
  • As in precipitancy : noun haste
  • As in precipitateness : noun haste
  • As in rapidness : noun haste
  • As in speediness : noun haste
  • As in temerariousness : noun temerity
  • As in desperation : noun rashness
  • As in eagerness : noun enthusiasm, anxiousness
  • As in élan : noun vivacity
  • As in enthusiasm : noun keen interest, excitement
  • As in fire : noun animation, vigor
  • As in fury : noun anger, wrath
  • As in haste : noun extreme speed, hurry
  • As in heat : noun anger, passion
  • As in impatience : noun inability, unwillingness to wait
Example sentences :
  • "No, no, I am not modest," she interrupted him with an impetuosity which startled him.
  • Extract from : « Tales From Two Hemispheres » by Hjalmar Hjorth Boysen
  • The impetuosity with which he came amongst them carried them along.
  • Extract from : « Typhoon » by Joseph Conrad
  • The impetuosity of my advent made the man at the helm start slightly.
  • Extract from : « The Shadow-Line » by Joseph Conrad
  • A shepherd with a flock arrived at a river of some impetuosity.
  • Extract from : « Byeways in Palestine » by James Finn
  • "I can," cried the youth, with an impetuosity that startled his companion.
  • Extract from : « The Pioneers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • Bravery and impetuosity were two of Colonel Snelling's traits.
  • Extract from : « Old Fort Snelling » by Marcus L. Hansen
  • The last sea rushed upon us with the impetuosity of a torrent.
  • Extract from : « Perils and Captivity » by Charlotte-Adlade [ne Picard] Dard
  • The eye cannot follow his movements, unless you rein him in and restrain his impetuosity.
  • Extract from : « A Boswell of Baghdad » by E. V. Lucas
  • Her impetuosity caused him perpetual anxiety, but he loved her.
  • Extract from : « The Coming Conquest of England » by August Niemann
  • He determined to bid farewell for ever to the impetuosity of youth.
  • Extract from : « The Young Duke » by Benjamin Disraeli

Synonyms for impetuosity

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