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impulsively

/ɪmˈpʌlsɪvli/ adverb C2
  1. In an impulsive manner; with force; by impulse.
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“I’ve enjoyed every minute of the time,” said Anne, throwing her arms impulsively about the old woman’s neck and kissing her wrinkled cheek.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 240 · C1
On the evening when the Queen’s class first remained in school for the extra lessons and Anne saw Diana go slowly out with the others, to walk home alone through the Birch Path and Violet Vale, it was all the former could do to keep her seat and refrain from rushing impulsively after her chum.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 250 · C1

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