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imperiously
[im-peer-ee-uhs-lee]
adverb
in a domineering or haughty manner.
She held out her hand imperiously, but the messenger did not immediately hand over the letter.
in an imperative way; urgently.
The need to be accepted can be felt as imperiously as the needs for food, clothing, and shelter.
Other Word Forms
- nonimperiously adverb
- unimperiously adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of imperiously1
Example Sentences
But the comparisons continue to persist because of the way Scheffler imperiously tears through fields like Woods, whose masterpiece 2000 season is regarded as one of the best ever, did in his pomp.
Even with growth faltering in China, Xi Jinping appears imperiously assured that he possesses the right road map to surpass Western rivals.
But Linda imperiously demurs, telling Dot she owes her nothing and referring to the abuse she sustained as a choice.
The reason Trump is being indicted for all these crimes is not because the "deep state" is out to get him but because he imperiously insists he is above the law and continually breaks it.
For most of the play, Jabe is heard rather than seen, making his presence felt by imperiously knocking on the floor of the couple’s quarters, which are above the store.
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