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