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impulsively, adv.|ɪmˈpʌlsɪvlɪ| [f. prec. + -ly2.] In an impulsive fashion; with, or by means of, impulse; by sudden impulse.
1768Sterne Sent. Journ., Act of Charity, The two ladies seemed much affected; and impulsively at the same time they both put their hands into their pocket. 1825Blackw. Mag. XVIII. 295 Causes, which..bear impulsively, or hinderingly, upon every action. 1865Miss Mulock Christian's Mistake 2 He looked like a man who was not in the habit of acting hastily or impulsively. 1879Thomson & Tait Nat. Phil. I. i. §317 A stated velocity in a stated direction is communicated impulsively to each end of a flexible inextensible cord. |