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Impulsively

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im·pul·sive  (m-plsv)
adj.
1. Inclined to act on impulse rather than thought.
2. Motivated by or resulting from impulse: such impulsive acts as hugging strangers; impulsive generosity. See Synonyms at spontaneous.
3. Having force or power to impel or incite; forceful.
4. Physics Acting within brief time intervals. Used especially of a force.
im·pulsive·ly adv.
im·pulsive·ness, impul·sivi·ty n.
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Adv.1.impulsively - in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions; "he often acts impulsively and later regrets it"
impetuously
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Having impulsively, it is probable, and perhaps somewhat prematurely revealed the prime but private purpose of the Pequod's voyage, Ahab was now entirely conscious that, in so doing, he had indirectly laid himself open to the unanswerable charge of usurpation; and with perfect impunity, both moral and legal, his crew if so disposed, and to that end competent, could refuse all further obedience to him, and even violently wrest from him the command.
Moby Dick I-LXVII by Melville, Herman View in context
and clasped her hands impulsively as she examined her friend with pleased eyes.
The Road to Oz by Baum, L. Frank View in context
She could hear the sound of her son's voice coming towards them, and glancing swiftly round the terrace, she got up impulsively.
Anna Karenina by Tolstoy, Leo View in context
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