adverb

impulsively

ihm-PUHL-sihv-lee

Impulsively (adverb) means acting or done suddenly, without stopping to think it through. Example: “She impulsively bought a plane ticket the moment she saw the sale.”

adverb

Acting or done suddenly, without stopping to think it through.

"She impulsively bought a plane ticket the moment she saw the sale."

"He reacted impulsively, slamming the door before hearing her out."

How to use impulsively

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDoing something on the spur of the moment, driven by feeling rather than planning.

Common pairings

act impulsively react impulsively spend impulsively

Word forms

more impulsively comparative, most impulsively superlative

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Etymology

From impulsive plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.

Synonyms

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impetuously

Related words

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Rhymes for impulsively

rely comely lonely timely lovely homely widely lively lately rarely barely likely

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Frequently asked questions

What does “impulsively” mean?

The word “impulsively” means acting or done suddenly, without stopping to think it through. In plain terms, doing something on the spur of the moment, driven by feeling rather than planning.

How do you pronounce “impulsively”?

“Impulsively” is pronounced ihm-PUHL-sihv-lee (/ɪmˈpʌlsɪvli/ in IPA).

How do you use “impulsively” in a sentence?

Here is “impulsively” used in a sentence: “She impulsively bought a plane ticket the moment she saw the sale.”

What part of speech is “impulsively”?

“Impulsively” is an adverb.

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