imperious — arrogant and domineering; expecting to be obeyed without question
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: arrogant and domineering; expecting to be obeyed without question
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪmˈpɪriəs/
Korean meaning: 오만하고 지배적인; 무조건적인 복종을 요구하는
Korean pronunciation: 임**피**리어스
Example Sentences
- The imperious cat sat on the keyboard, demanding attention while I tried to work.
- Her imperious wave of the hand silenced the entire meeting room.
- The imperious customer snapped his fingers at the waiter like he owned the restaurant.
imperious
ADJECTIVE//ɪmˈpɪriəs//
arrogant and domineering; expecting to be obeyed without question
Arrogant and domineering attitude
Her imperious commands are deadly serious, yet mysteriously powerful
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin imperiosus, derived from imperium meaning 'command' or 'power.' The Latin root relates to the verb imperare (to command), which comes from im- (in) + parare (to prepare or arrange).
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📝Examples
“The imperious cat sat on the keyboard, demanding attention while I tried to work.”
“Her imperious wave of the hand silenced the entire meeting room.”
“The imperious customer snapped his fingers at the waiter like he owned the restaurant.”
“My GPS has become imperious, constantly telling me to 'recalculate route' in that bossy voice.”
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