late 14c., "hot-tempered, fierce;" late 15c., "done or given with a rush of force," from Old French impetuos (13c., Modern French impétueux) and directly from Late Latin impetuosus "impetuous, violent" (source also of Spanish and Italian impetuoso), from Latin impetus "attack" (see impetus). Related: Impetuously; impetuousness.
an impetuous display of spending and gambling
impetuous heaving waves
imperturbable
imperturbed
impervious
impetigo
impetuosity
impetuous
impetus
impiety
impinge
impingement
impious