| 单词 | impetuous |
| 释义 | impetuous —impetuously, adv. —impetuousness, n. /im pech"ooh euhs/, adj. 1. of, pertaining to, or characterized by sudden or rash action, emotion, etc.; impulsive: an impetuous decision; an impetuous person. 2. having great impetus; moving with great force; violent: the impetuous winds. [1350-1400; ME < AF < LL impetuosus, equiv. to L impetu(s) IMPETUS + -osus -OUS] Syn. 1. eager, headlong. IMPETUOUS, IMPULSIVE both refer to persons who are hasty and precipitate in action, or to actions not preceded by thought. IMPETUOUS suggests eagerness, violence, rashness: impetuous vivacity; impetuous desire; impetuous words. IMPULSIVE emphasizes spontaneity and lack of reflection: an impulsive act of generosity. Ant. 1. planned, careful. |
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