imperious

Meanings

• adjective

  having or showing an arrogant, haughty, or domineering manner

  - "The emperor's imperious demands were met by his subjects."
  - "Her imperious tone did not endear her to her colleagues."

• adjective

  having the right or authority to give orders, make decisions, and be obeyed

  - "The imperious ruler made decisions without consulting his advisors."
  - "The company's imperious CEO made all the important decisions."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ɪmˈpɪɹi.əs/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

authoritarian , bossy , dictatorial , domineering , overbearing

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with imperious
empress , press , dress

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Variants

List of all variants of imperious that leads to same result
imperious , imperiously , imperiousness , imperiousnesses

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Etymology

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derived from the Latin word 'imperium' meaning 'command, authority'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'imperious' is derived from the Latin word 'imperium,' which means 'command' or 'authority'.

2. The word 'imperious' has been used in literature to describe characters who are arrogant, demanding, or domineering.

3. In music, there is a heavy metal band named 'Imperious' and a jazz standard called 'Imperious'.

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Related Concepts

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1. arrogance: a feeling of self-importance, often to the point of contempt for others

2. domineering: exercising control cruelly or harshly

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'imperious' has been used to describe characters who are arrogant, domineering, or demanding. In music, there is a heavy metal band named 'Imperious' and a jazz standard called 'Imperious.'

How to Memorize "imperious"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with a crown on their head, sitting on a throne, giving orders to their subjects. This is the image of an imperious person.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'imperious' with the word 'arrogant' or 'dominant'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym I'M PERI OUS: 'I' is for 'Imperious' and 'M' is for 'Masterful,' 'P' is for 'Proud,' 'E' is for 'Entitled,' 'R' is for 'Rule,' 'I' is for 'Intimidating,' 'O' is for 'Overbearing,' and 'U' is for 'Unyielding'.

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