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/ɪmˈpʌlsɪvli/ · im.pul.sive.ly
adverb
  1. In an impulsive manner; with force; by impulse. She acted impulsively and bought the expensive dress on a whim.
adverb
  1. In a sudden or unreflective way. He made a decision impulsively, without considering the consequences.
Did you know? The word 'impulsively' is often used to describe actions that are driven by emotions rather than reason. This can be seen in the phrase 'acting on impulse', which refers to making a decision without fully thinking it through.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 15, 2026