Imperious meaning

The imperious manner of Andros made him many enemies.

Though clever and good-looking, she was self-willed and imperious, and without the conciliatory manners which her difficult position required.

But three years later this imperious leader was checked by the heroic resistance of the " Maiden " fortress of Magdeburg; though two years later still she lost her reputation, and suffered unspeakable horrors at the hands of Tilly's lawless and unlicensed soldiery.

able but imperious mother, Jeanne of Savoy-Nemours.

All that we know of Burke exhibits him as inspired by a resolute pride, a certain stateliness and imperious elevation of mind.