impulsive
[ im-puhl-siv ]
/ ɪmˈpʌl sɪv /
adjective
Origin of impulsive
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compulsive impulsive impetuous (see synonym study at impetuous)Words nearby impulsive
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impulsive
/ (ɪmˈpʌlsɪv) /
adjective
characterized by actions based on sudden desires, whims, or inclinations rather than careful thought
an impulsive man
based on emotional impulses or whims; spontaneous
an impulsive kiss
forceful, inciting, or impelling
(of physical forces) acting for a short time; not continuous
(of a sound) brief, loud, and having a wide frequency range
Derived forms of impulsive
impulsively, adverb impulsiveness, nounMedical definitions for impulsively
impulsive
[ ĭm-pŭl′sĭv ]
adj.
Inclined or tending to act on impulse rather than thought.
Motivated by or resulting from impulse.