impulsively
pronunciation
How to pronounce impulsively in British English:
UK [ɪm'pʌlsɪvlɪ]
How to pronounce impulsively in American English:
US [ɪm'pʌlsɪvlɪ]
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- Adverb:
- in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions
Word Origin
- impulsively (adv.)
- 1768; see impulsive + -ly (2).
Example
- 1. Fast , impulsively , she lifts a small vase from a table near the bar .
- 2. It stops them from becoming the forbidden fruit , so you won 't end up impulsively buying a pack of cigarettes when you get anxious .