Definition of IMPETUOUS

impetuous

Adjective Satellite

  • characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation; ; ; ; ; (`brainish' is archaic)
    • "an impetuous display of spending and gambling"
  • marked by violent force
    • "impetuous heaving waves"

Adj

  • Making arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive and forceful manner.
  • Characterized by sudden violence or vehemence.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English impetuous, from Old French impetueux, from Late Latin impetuōsus (“violent”), from Latin impetus (“attack, violence”).

Scrabble Score: 13

impetuous: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
impetuous: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
impetuous: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

impetuous: valid Words With Friends Word