imperiously
1
8.6
- adverb
- /ɪmˈpɪr.i.əs.li/
:
imperiosamente
- "Don't you hear me?" asked the fairy imperiously. "Yes'm," replied the General meekly.
- said imperiously
- gestured imperiously
- demanded imperiously
Examples
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"Twice," she added imperiously -- and bring him to dinner.
Fiction book (1995) -
Assembly Hall: Dillon stands imperiously before the remaining prisoners.
Fiction book (1992) -
"A tall young man in a suit came in and lifted one hand imperiously toward Rachel and Louise."
Fiction book (1995) -
"Hannah waved a hand imperiously at Ike."
Fiction book (1995) -
The flycam prowled overhead, filming her every move, as she imperiously studied the dining room.
Fiction book (1999) -
"Townspeople protested against the inherent oppression of military government and grumbled that Horton imperiously ordered them about as if they, too, were soldiers."
Academic text (2011) -
"Lester skipped deftly out of Fortinay's way, sketching a marvelously sardonic bow as she swept imperiously by and out into the fading twilight.
Fiction book (1999) -
The manager spoke imperiously, expecting everyone to follow his orders without question.
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She raised her hand imperiously, signaling the crowd to quiet down immediately.
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The general issued commands imperiously, making it clear that dissent would not be tolerated.
Synonyms
8
4.8
In a way that shows someone thinks they are better than other people
4
6.7
In a confident way that makes people respect or obey you
2
6.6
Behave in a proud, unfriendly way to show you feel better than others
1
7.9
In a way that tries to control others and ignores their views
1
9.8
Speak or act so that others cannot say no
1
9.1
In a strong controlling way that ignores other people's opinions
1
7.6
In a firm way that tells people what to do
1
5.8
To act in a strong, confident way that shows authority
1
7.7
In a confident, commanding way that shows power
In a way that treats other people as unimportant and ignores their views
In a way that shows someone wants to control other people
In a way that tells people what to do
In a way that shows highest power and full freedom
In a way that shows you feel better than other people
In a way that shows you think you are better than others
In a way that shows someone thinks they are better than others
Antonyms
How Domineering
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Imperiously comes from the Latin imperium, which means 'command' or 'power'. It shares the same root as emperor and imperial, so to act imperiously is to behave like someone with power, being bossy and expecting others to obey.