Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
on-impulse
Adverb
/ɒn ˈɪm.pʌls/
Definition
Acting spontaneously or without premeditation based on sudden urges.
Examples
- She bought a new dress on-impulse when she saw it in the shop window.
- His decision to travel last minute was purely on-impulse.
- Many people tend to make on-impulse purchases during sales events.
Meaning
The term ‘on-impulse’ refers to actions taken spontaneously, without careful thought or planning, often driven by a sudden desire or emotional response.
Synonyms
- spontaneously
- impulsively
- instinctively
