IMPETUOUS


Meaning of IMPETUOUS in English

■ adjective

1》 acting or done quickly and rashly.

2》 moving forcefully or rapidly.

Derivatives

impetuosity noun

~ly adverb

~ness noun

Origin

ME: from OFr. impetueux , from late L. impetuosus , from impetere 'to attack'.

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