IMPERIOUS


Meaning of IMPERIOUS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ im-ˈpir-ē-əs ]

adjective

Etymology: Latin imperiosus, from imperium

Date: 1540

1.

a. : befitting or characteristic of one of eminent rank or attainments : commanding , dominant

an imperious manner

b. : marked by arrogant assurance : domineering

2. : intensely compelling : urgent

the imperious problems of the new age — J. F. Kennedy

Synonyms: see masterful

• im·pe·ri·ous·ly adverb

• im·pe·ri·ous·ness noun

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