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imperiousness

im·pe·ri·ous
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [im-peer-ee-uh s]
    • /ɪmˈpɪər i əs/
    • /ɪm.ˈpɪə.rɪə.snəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [im-peer-ee-uh s]
    • /ɪmˈpɪər i əs/

Definitions of imperiousness word

  • adjective imperiousness domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing: an imperious manner; an imperious person. 1
  • adjective imperiousness urgent; imperative: imperious need. 1
  • noun imperiousness The quality of being imperious; arrogance; haughtiness; urgency. 1
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Origin of imperiousness

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 Imperiousness

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Imperiousness

imperiousness 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.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for imperiousness

noun imperiousness

  • chutzpah — If you say that someone has chutzpah, you mean that you admire the fact that they are not afraid or embarrassed to do or say things that shock, surprise, or annoy other people.
  • pretension — the laying of a claim to something.
  • disdain — to look upon or treat with contempt; despise; scorn.
  • hubris — excessive pride or self-confidence; arrogance.
  • aloofness — the quality or state of being aloof, distant, or reserved; indifference: His girlfriend's recent aloofness may be a sign that the relationship is over.
All 67 Synonyms of imperiousness

Antonyms for imperiousness

noun imperiousness

  • humility — the quality or condition of being humble; modest opinion or estimate of one's own importance, rank, etc.
  • modesty — the quality of being modest; freedom from vanity, boastfulness, etc.
  • shyness — bashful; retiring.
  • meekness — humbly patient or docile, as under provocation from others.
  • servility — slavishly submissive or obsequious; fawning: servile flatterers.
All 17 Antonyms of imperiousness

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