impulsively

adverb

Definition of impulsivelynext
as in impetuously

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Recent Examples of impulsively The two were married twice — the second time officially in a Los Angeles courthouse, the first time impulsively (and unofficially) in a tiny Las Vegas ceremony, which had only cost them $799, per Cosmopolitan. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 2 July 2026 See, this Fire sign prefers to act quickly and impulsively, but the influence of Saturn slows things down, asking us to reflect on whether our choices are realistic and stable in the long term. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 That brief pause makes the difference between responding wisely and reacting impulsively. — Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 When Saajan impulsively offers to join her, plans accelerate, leading to some of the most thrilling and heartbreaking moments the piece offers. — David John Chávez, Mercury News, 3 June 2026 Except rather than giving it to her, Bear impulsively uses it himself. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 11 May 2026 Tshisekedi also suggested the sanctions reflected a broader alignment between his administration and Washington, dismissing any notion that the US had acted impulsively. — Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 8 May 2026 Her internal drive shapes how Racine moves through the story, often pushing forward impulsively. — Okla Jones, Essence, 5 May 2026 Meanwhile, be aware that the next six years will bring urges to impulsively travel, and do exciting things to give yourself an adventurous world. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impulsively
  1. impetuously
  2. recklessly
  3. rashly
  4. hurriedly
  5. thoughtlessly
Adverb
  • Moreover, Elliott does not act impetuously in its activism.
    — Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2025
Definition of impetuously
Adverb
  • Goalkeeper Raul Rangel recklessly brought down Anthony Gordon inside the penalty area, conceding a spot kick.
    — Alejandro Avila, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026
  • Police said vehicles were doing donuts and speed contests, while several motorcycles were also seen being driven recklessly in the area.
    — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 29 June 2026
Definition of recklessly
Adverb
  • No one should approach the AI situation rashly.
    — Revana Sharfuddin, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
  • But instead of responding rashly, quickly ramping up production or accelerating the buildout of alternatives, the energy sector seems to have entered a holding pattern.
    — Justin Worland, Time, 26 Mar. 2026
Definition of rashly
Adverb
  • Mediators of the deal, led by Pakistan and Qatar, will almost certainly now be hurriedly trying to get the agreement back on the rails.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • Was the hurriedly outfitted 747 more vulnerable to threats from Iran, which shares a border with Turkey, and which Trump had just threatened to strike again?
    — Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 8 July 2026
Definition of hurriedly
Adverb
  • The floor was covered with water, and the guard was thoughtlessly dropping files into it.
    — Amer Matar, The Dial, 26 May 2026
  • There is a deep care and respect in every choice made, and no change is made lightly, no cut is made thoughtlessly.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Apr. 2026
Definition of thoughtlessly

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“Impulsively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impulsively. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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