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Imperious: meaning, example and synonyms

Imperiousadj. Arrogantly assuming power or authority; domineering.

Flashcard for Imperious (adjective): arrogantly assuming power or authority; domineering. Example: The new director's imperious manner, issuing orders without consulting a single colleague, quickly alienated the lab's senior researchers. Synonyms: domineering, overbearing, haughty, commanding. Antonyms: humble, meek, deferential, modest. Memory tip: Imperious acts like an emperor (Latin imperium = command). Illustration: a stern woman in a sharp suit pointing commandingly while a row of colleagues stand stiffly in front of her in an office.

Example

The new director's imperious manner, issuing orders without consulting a single colleague, quickly alienated the lab's senior researchers.

Part of speech
adjective
Synonyms
domineering, overbearing, haughty, commanding
Antonyms
humble, meek, deferential, modest
Memory tip
Imperious acts like an emperor (Latin imperium = command).

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Question 1

The duchess in the novel is ______, issuing commands to servants and relatives alike with a wave of her hand and never pausing to hear an objection.

Question 2

Colleagues resented the editor's ______ tone in meetings, where he dismissed suggestions without explanation and expected his decisions to be obeyed at once.

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