Whimsical vs Impulsive - What's the difference?
whimsical | impulsive | Related terms |
Given to whimsy; capricious; odd; peculiar; playful; light-hearted or amusing.
Having the power of driving or impelling; giving an impulse; moving; impellent.
* Prior
Actuated by impulse or by transient feelings; inclined to make rapid decisions without due consideration.
* Longfellow
(mechanics) Acting momentarily, or by impulse; not continuous – said of forces.
That which impels or gives an impulse; an impelling agent.
One whose behaviour or personality is characterized by being impulsive.
----
As adjectives the difference between whimsical and impulsive
is that whimsical is given to whimsy; capricious; odd; peculiar; playful; light-hearted or amusing while impulsive is having the power of driving or impelling; giving an impulse; moving; impellent.As a noun impulsive is
that which impels or gives an impulse; an impelling agent.whimsical
English
Adjective
(en adjective)Synonyms
* See alsoDerived terms
* whimsical seximpulsive
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- Poor men! poor papers! We and they / Do some impulsive force obey.
- my heart, impulsive and wayward