All 3 Uses of "impetuous" in "The Return of the Native"

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The Return of the Native
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"Wish to consult me on the matter?" reached his ears in the rich, impetuous accents of Eustacia Vye.†
Chpt 1

impetuous = impulsive (acting suddenly without much thought)
"No--I won't, I won't!" she said impetuously, quite forgetful of...
Chpt 1 *

impetuously = impulsively (suddenly, without much thought)
"I will never give him up—never!" she said impetuously.†
Chpt 1

impetuously = impulsively (acting suddenly without much thought)

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(1) (impetuous as in: an impetuous decision)
impulsive (acting suddenly without much thought) -- often with an unfortunate consequence
(2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)
In historic literature, impetuous often refers to any rapid, forceful, and/or violent movement.