Imperious
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪmˈpɪə̯.ɹi.əs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Imperious is an adjective meaning Domineering, arrogant, or overbearing.
Meaning
Domineering, arrogant, or overbearing.
More Meanings
- Urgent; intensely compelling.
- (obsolete) Imperial or regal.
Example Sentences
She was quick, beautiful, imperious, while he was quiet, slow, and misty.
“Hey, sir? Sir, excuse me?” The blonde was calling out to him, in imperious tones that insisted on a reply.
[…] she glanced about her in an imperious, challenging sort of way, with looks and gestures that clearly were unstudied.
An old man to whom a few drops of phosphoric ether had been administered experienced repeated and imperious venereal wants.
Synonyms for imperious
Depending on context, synonyms include authoritarian, bossy, dictatorial, domineering, overbearing, masterful.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include masterful, domineering, bossy, compelling, imperative, pressing.
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