impetuosity
Collocations
3ADJ.
natural
VERB + IMPETUOSITY
restrain
ADV.
scarcely
Definitions
noun
The quality of making rash or arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive or forceful manner.
She had however another motive, beside her obedience, to accompany the old gentleman in the chase; for by her presence she hoped in some measure to restrain his impetuosity, and to prevent him from so frequently exposing his neck to the utmost hazard.
The condition or quality of being impetuous, impatient; fury; violence.
Again his lordship began his long and deliberate perusal, while Henrietta watched the slow motion of his eyes with a degree of impetuosity she could scarcely repress.
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noun — rash impulsiveness
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3She had however another motive, beside her obedience, to accompany the old gentleman in the chase; for by her presence she hoped in some measure to restrain his impetuosity, and to prevent him from so
WiktionaryAgain his lordship began his long and deliberate perusal, while Henrietta watched the slow motion of his eyes with a degree of impetuosity she could scarcely repress.
WiktionaryAnimated by the natural impetuosity and fire of his temper, young Bucklaw rushed on with the careless speed of a whirlwind.
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