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imperious


im·pe·ri·ous

adj \im-ˈpir-ē-əs\

Definition of IMPERIOUS

1
a : befitting or characteristic of one of eminent rank or attainments : commanding, dominant <an imperious manner> b : marked by arrogant assurance : domineering
2
: intensely compelling : urgent <the imperious problems of the new age — J. F. Kennedy>
im·pe·ri·ous·ly adverb
im·pe·ri·ous·ness noun

Examples of IMPERIOUS

  1. <an imperious little boy who liked to tell the other scouts what to do>
  2. <an imperious movie star who thinks she's some sort of goddess>

Origin of IMPERIOUS

Latin imperiosus, from imperium
First Known Use: 1540

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