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Synonyms for impetuously


Grammar : Adv
Spell : im-pech-oo-uhs
Phonetic Transcription : ɪmˈpɛtʃ u əs



Définition of impetuously

Origin :
  • late 14c., "hot-tempered, fierce," from Old French impetuos (13c.) and directly from Late Latin impetuosus "impetuous, violent," from Latin impetus "attack" (see impetus). Related: Impetuously; impetuousness.
  • adv hastily
Example sentences :
  • She presses it to her lips, and impetuously breaks for the shore!
  • Extract from : « Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 8, May 21, 1870 » by Various
  • He paused for a moment, and then, impetuously, he turned to Roger.
  • Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine
  • "I 'll not believe a word of it, Bagenal," said the Knight, impetuously.
  • Extract from : « The Knight Of Gwynne, Vol. I (of II) » by Charles James Lever
  • "Then there is not a moment to be lost," cried the Abb, impetuously.
  • Extract from : « The Daltons, Volume II (of II) » by Charles James Lever
  • Roland, ever greedy for the post of danger, impetuously asked that he might be chosen.
  • Extract from : « A Book of Myths » by Jean Lang
  • "Stand out of the way, and let us pass," exclaimed Jack, impetuously.
  • Extract from : « Jack Harkaway's Boy Tinker Among The Turks » by Bracebridge Hemyng
  • When he released her, she moved at once impetuously to the open doorway.
  • Extract from : « Stories by English Authors: Orient » by Various
  • "Such terms can't be made, Bivens," the doctor said impetuously.
  • Extract from : « The Root of Evil » by Thomas Dixon
  • The rain fell so impetuously that the sea was entirely white.
  • Extract from : « Hortense, Makers of History Series » by John S. C. Abbott
  • He clenched his fists in vexation and looked up at her impetuously.
  • Extract from : « My Antonia » by Willa Cather

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