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impulsively

adverb

Definition of impulsivelynext
as in impetuously

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Recent Examples of impulsively In mid-1994, though, Diana found her moment and impulsively pulled the dress from her closet. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 20 Sep. 2026 When Judy somewhat impulsively leads a pack of protesters inside the SF federal building, what follows will only spark further change. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 Sep. 2026 Frankie impulsively breaks Taylor out of hospice care for one final night of fun and debauchery, but what promises to be a night of hedonism quickly becomes something much more complicated. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 11 Aug. 2026 After midnight may be becoming the new prime time for online shopping, especially for Gen Zers, who impulsively overspend during those hours more than any other age groups, a new survey showed. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 14 July 2026 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
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
  • Individuals who recklessly violate the rules could face as much as 20 years in prison.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Moorhead was was slapped with multiple felony charges — manslaughter recklessly causing the death of another person, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and three counts of first-degree reckless endangerment.
    — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of recklessly
Adverb
  • After rashly stealing a man’s cigarette lighter on the subway, Ingeborg trips while making her getaway, resulting in a tibia fracture that threatens to take her out of commission for months on end.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
  • No one should approach the AI situation rashly.
    — Revana Sharfuddin, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
Definition of rashly
Adverb
  • Her husband hurriedly shut the door and begged her to see a doctor for a tranquilizer prescription.
    — Elvira Navarro, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Antonelli hurriedly informed his race engineer, Peter Bonnington, who had been regularly reminding the Italian to adhere to track limits throughout the race and to look after his car.
    — Luke Smith, New York Times, 14 Sep. 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, 13 Apr. 2026
Definition of thoughtlessly

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“Impulsively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impulsively. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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