imperative
adjective
absolutely necessary or required; unavoidable.
imperatively
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a word derived from
imperative.
Example Sentences
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The old man lifts his stick and waves imperatively, and slowly the column turns and the people take the road that, quite evidently, leads to nowhere for them.
From Time Magazine Archive
If there is a lack of surgical skill ... the matter imperatively demands consideration.
From Time Magazine Archive
Supreme Court unanimously reversed Haynsworth's decision, saying: "We hold that the issues here imperatively call for decision now."
From Time Magazine Archive
One hour after the boycott went into effect, Mr. Gandhi imperatively demanded that two British-made gold watches be bought by his secretary and despatched to the two British policemen who guarded him in Europe.
From Time Magazine Archive
Then he barked sharply and imperatively several times.
From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford
