Imperious: meaning, definitions and examples
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imperious
[ ษชmหpษชษriษs ]
behavior
Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.
Synonyms
arrogant, authoritative, bossy, domineering, overbearing
Examples of usage
- He has an imperious manner that can be off-putting to some people.
- Her imperious attitude made it difficult for others to approach her.
- The imperious tone in his voice made it clear who was in charge.
- She gave him an imperious look that silenced any objections.
- His imperious behavior alienated many of his colleagues.
Translations
Translations of the word "imperious" in other languages:
๐ต๐น imperioso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฆเฅเคถเคพเคคเฅเคฎเค
๐ฉ๐ช herrisch
๐ฎ๐ฉ angkuh
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะปะฐะดะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ wลadczy
๐ฏ๐ต ๅฒๆ ขใช
๐ซ๐ท impรฉrieux
๐ช๐ธ imperioso
๐น๐ท zorba
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฑฐ๋งํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุชุณูุท
๐จ๐ฟ panovaฤnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ panovaฤnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ไธๆจช็
๐ธ๐ฎ ukazovalen
๐ฎ๐ธ rรกรฐrรญkur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำะผััััะป
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แซแแแแแแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษmrli
๐ฒ๐ฝ imperioso
Etymology
The word 'imperious' originated from the Latin word 'imperiosus', meaning 'commanding, powerful'. Over time, it evolved in English to describe someone who behaves in a commanding or domineering manner. The usage of 'imperious' can be traced back to the late 16th century, where it was used to characterize individuals with an authoritative and arrogant demeanor.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #17,714, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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