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Definition of impetous

"Impetous" is probably misspelled. Trying impetuous instead Definition of impetuous

1. impetuous [ a ] characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation
Examples: "a hotheaded decision" "liable to such impulsive acts as hugging strangers" "an impetuous display of spending and gambling" "madcap escapades" (`brainish' is archaic)

Used in print:

(High Fidelity, 11:10...)

Schnabel 's emphasis on structural clarity , his innate rhythmic vibrancy , and impetuous intensity all tend to stamp his reading as a symphonic one .

(Octavia Waldo, A Cup of the Sun....)

He expected Concetta 's thin hand to reach down to grasp the boy , and her shrill , impetuous voice to sound against the rotundity of his disfigured flesh that was never sure of hearing anything .

Synonyms impetuous impulsive madcap tearaway brainish hotheaded Related Terms archaism incautious

2. impetuous [ a ] marked by violent force
Examples: "impetuous heving waves"

Synonyms impetuous Related Terms forceful

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