imperious
adjective
im·pe·ri·ous
im-ˈpir-ē-əs
1
a
: marked by arrogant assurance : domineering
b
: befitting or characteristic of one of eminent rank or attainments : commanding, dominant
an imperious manner
2
: intensely compelling : urgent
the imperious problems of the new age—J. F. Kennedy
imperiously
adverb
imperiousness
noun
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