Associations to the word «Impetuous»
Noun
- Torrent
- Temperament
- Temper
- Eloquence
- Valour
- Sudden
- Rapidity
- Onslaught
- Eagerness
- Haste
- Disposition
- Valor
- Passion
- Steed
- Outburst
- Rush
- Voyager
- Moderation
- Vigour
- Gust
- Southerner
- Bold
- Tumbling
- Resentment
- Onset
- Foe
- Swift
- Rushing
- Vapour
- Blight
- Recoil
- Current
- Impulse
- Cascade
- Zeal
- Fond
- Orator
- Wild
- Roar
- Tumult
- Naturalist
- Rapid
- Keen
- Enthusiasm
- Brave
- Rage
- Restraint
- Vanity
Adjective
- Ardent
- Headlong
- Rash
- Fiery
- Haughty
- Dashing
- Passionate
- Tempered
- Impatient
- Irresistible
- Obstinate
- Reckless
- Zealous
- Rush
- Skilful
- Insolent
- Generous
- Willed
- Fervent
- Restless
- Vigorous
- Pouring
- Rushed
- Dashed
- Inexperienced
- Affectionate
- Onward
- Hasty
- Spirited
- Turbulent
- Restrained
- Feverish
- Fierce
- Hearted
- Eager
- Energetic
- Brave
- Swift
- August
- Dignified
- Flaming
- Thoughtful
- Incapable
- Violent
- Manly
- Lively
- Hurried
- Habitual
- Flushed
Wiktionary
IMPETUOUS, adjective. Making arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive and forceful manner.
IMPETUOUS, adjective. Characterized by sudden and violent force.
Dictionary definition
IMPETUOUS, adjective. Characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation; "a hotheaded decision"; "liable to such impulsive acts as hugging strangers"; "an impetuous display of spending and gambling"; "madcap escapades"; (`brainish' is archaic).
IMPETUOUS, adjective. Marked by violent force; "impetuous heaving waves".
Wise words
The right word may be effective, but no word was ever as
effective as a rightly timed pause.