Adjective

(er)

(of a sound) Of great intensity.

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Noisy.

* Bible, Proverbs vii. 11

She is loud and stubborn.

Not subtle or reserved, brash.

Having unpleasantly and tastelessly contrasting colours or patterns; gaudy.

Adjective

(en adjective)

Making arbitrary decisions, especially in an impulsive and forceful manner.

* 1880 , John Weeks Moore, Complete Encyclopaedia of Music , "":

But it was natural, that the impetuous , restless young artist should incline more to excess of strength than of delicacy in his playing.

Characterized by sudden and violent force.

* 1794 , :

He stands, and views in the faint rays
Far, far below, the torrent's rising surge,
And listens to the wild impetuous roar