Definition of Impetuous

1. Adjective. Characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation. "Madcap escapades"

Exact synonyms: Brainish, Hotheaded, Impulsive, Madcap, Tearaway
Language type: Archaicism, Archaism
Similar to: Incautious
Derivative terms: Impetuosity, Impetuousness, Impulsiveness

2. Adjective. Marked by violent force. "Impetuous heaving waves"
Similar to: Forceful

Definition of Impetuous

1. a. Rushing with force and violence; moving with impetus; furious; forcible; violent; as, an impetuous wind; an impetuous torrent.

Definition of Impetuous

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Impetuous

impetigo circinata
impetigo contagiosa
impetigo contagiosa bullosa
impetigo eczematodes
impetigo herpetiformis
impetigo neonatorum
impetigo vulgaris
impetrate
impetrated
impetrates
impetrating
impetration
impetrations
impetuosities
impetuosity
impetuous
impetuously
impetuousness
impetuousnesses
impetus
impetus
impetuses
impeyan pheasant
imphee
imphee
imphees
impi
impies
impieties
impiety

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