Impulsive and Startling

Impulsive

Impulsive adjective - Caused by or suggestive of an irresistible urge.

Startling and impulsive are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Startling" instead an adjective "Impulsive".

Nearby Words: impulse, impulsively, impulsion, impulsing, impulsed

Startling

Startling adjective - Causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness.

Impulsive and startling are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Impulsive" instead an adjective "Startling".

Nearby Words: startle, startled, startler
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