imperious Definition
im·peri·ous (im pir′ē əs)
adjective
- overbearing, arrogant, domineering, etc.
- urgent; imperative
Etymology: L imperiosus < imperium, empire
imperious Related Forms
im·pe′ri·ously adverb
im·pe′ri·ous·ness noun
imperious Synonyms
imperious
modif.
Domineering
overbearing, commanding, haughty; see autocratic 1, masterful, powerful 1.Urgent
pressing, critical, imperative; see crucial, important 1, urgent 1. See syn. study at masterful.
imperious Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- voice: It here speaks with the imperious voice we are accustomed to hear from the morality of duty.
- form: He's put the frame beyond doubt now, he really is in imperious form.
- command: The King sent a second, and very imperious command to the Lord of Cardigan.
- air: In two days he has adopted a slightly imperious air and patronizing manner.
- performance: O'Sullivan produced an imperious performance last year, reducing John Higgins virtually to the role of appreciative spectator.
- manner: Can he clear in the same imperious manner than Ronnie did?
Modifying Another Word
- so: I am like a mother with her child; I endure anything from you; I, that was once so imperious and proud.
- very: The King sent a second, and very imperious command to the Lord of Cardigan.
Used with adjective complement
look: Ranger made a quickfire 43, while Palin looked imperious as he smashed seven fours and a six.
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