Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: impulsively
IPA transcription: [,ɪmp'ʌlsɪvli]
r meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: impetuously, impulsively
    Meaning: in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions; "he often acts impulsively and later regrets it"
Usage examples
  • "But it does"--Joe began, impulsively.
  • She asked impulsively, "You, why do you stay here?"
  • "You're a dear, Miriam!" exclaimed Nora impulsively.
  • "I don't believe he'll do it," said Harry impulsively.
  • "Karamazov, we love you!" a voice, probably Kartashov's, cried impulsively.
  • "Oh!" Lucy burst into tears and impulsively threw the book into Conniston's lap.
  • "There's Percy, and Van, and little Dick--oh, he's so cunning!" she cried, impulsively.
  • "Oh, I wish I could go--I wonder if he'd care." The Little Doctor spoke impulsively as was her habit.
  • Impulsively she started forward, just as the taxi started and a moment later whizzed swiftly past her.
  • She gave him a flashing glance, and it was as kind as he said she was. "That sounds wrong," she said, impulsively.