Imperious Meaning in English
word
ˌɪmˈpɪɹiəs
im-PEER-ee-uhs
ɪmpˈiəɹɪəs
im-PEER-ee-uhs
Definition
Showing a proud and commanding attitude; behaving as if you expect others to obey you immediately.
Usage & Nuances
'Imperious' is formal and usually used negatively to describe people who act as if they have the right to give orders. Common with 'tone', 'manner', or 'look'. Do not confuse with 'imperial' (relating to an empire).
Spanish: imperioso - autoritarioPortuguese (BR): imperioso - autoritárioPortuguese (PT): imperioso - autoritárioChinese (Simplified): 专横的 - 傲慢的Chinese (Traditional): 專橫的 - 傲慢的Hindi: अधिनायकवादी - प्रभुत्व दिखाने वालाArabic: متسلط - متجبرBengali: অভিমানী - কর্তৃত্বপূর্ণ - স্বেচ্ছাচারীRussian: повелительный - властныйJapanese: 傲慢な - 威圧的なVietnamese: hống hách - ra lệnhKorean: 거만한 - 고압적인Turkish: buyurgan - otoriterUrdu: آمرانہ - خود پسندIndonesian: memerintah - berkuasa
Example Sentences
The manager spoke in an imperious tone.
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Her imperious attitude made everyone uncomfortable.
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He gave an imperious look to the class.
basic
Don’t talk to me in that imperious way—you’re not my boss.
natural
She snapped out an imperious command, and everyone rushed to obey.
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With an imperious wave of her hand, she silenced the entire room.
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