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imperiousarrogant 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

imperious concept
💡 Concept

Arrogant and domineering attitude

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imperious rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Her imperious commands are deadly serious, yet mysteriously powerful

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪmˈpɪriəs/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪmˈpɪəriəs/

🌳Etymology

Rootimper-
Suffix--ious

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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🎵Rhyme

seriousmysteriousdelirious
serious
mysterious
delirious

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

My GPS has become imperious, constantly telling me to 'recalculate route' in that bossy voice.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

arrogantdomineeringhaughtyoverbearingauthoritarian

Antonyms

humblemodestsubmissive

Related

emperorimperialcommandauthoritydominance