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- [im-peer-ee-uh s]
- /ɪmˈpɪər i əs/
- /ɪmˈpɪə.ri.əs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [im-peer-ee-uh s]
- /ɪmˈpɪər i əs/
Definitions of imperiously word
- adjective imperiously domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing: an imperious manner; an imperious person. 1
- adjective imperiously urgent; imperative: imperious need. 1
- noun imperiously In an imperious manner. 1
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Origin of imperiously
First appearance:
before 1535 One of the 29% oldest English words
1535-45; < Latin imperiōsus commanding, tyrannical, equivalent to imperi(um) imperium + -ōsus -ous
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Parts of speech for Imperiously
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imperiously popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for imperiously
adv imperiously
- non-egotistical — pertaining to or characterized by egotism.
- ostentatiously — characterized by or given to pretentious or conspicuous show in an attempt to impress others: an ostentatious dresser.
- proudly — feeling pleasure or satisfaction over something regarded as highly honorable or creditable to oneself (often followed by of, an infinitive, or a clause).
- arrogantly — making claims or pretensions to superior importance or rights; overbearingly assuming; insolently proud: an arrogant public official.
- boastfully — given to or characterized by boasting.
adverb imperiously
- domineeringly — In a domineering manner.
- authoritatively — having due authority; having the sanction or weight of authority: an authoritative opinion.
- commandingly — being in command: a commanding officer.
- superiorly — higher in station, rank, degree, importance, etc.: a superior officer.
- haughtily — disdainfully proud; snobbish; scornfully arrogant; supercilious: haughty aristocrats; a haughty salesclerk.
Antonyms for imperiously
adv imperiously
- humbly — not proud or arrogant; modest: to be humble although successful.
- modestly — having or showing a moderate or humble estimate of one's merits, importance, etc.; free from vanity, egotism, boastfulness, or great pretensions.
- quietly — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
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