imperious
adjective | /imperious/
Commanding, arrogant, and expecting complete obedience; domineering.
imperious
adjective | /imperious/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMCommanding, arrogant, and expecting complete obedience; domineering.
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"The imperious manager expected every employee to follow his orders without question."
"She dismissed the suggestion with an imperious wave of her hand."
Mnemonic Trick
Imperious → Sounds like "Emperor" → An emperor gives commanding orders.
Etymology
From Latin imperiosus, from imperium meaning 'command' or 'authority.'
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