in a domineering or haughty manner: She held out her hand imperiously, but the messenger did not immediately hand over the letter.

6 дней назад · unpleasantly proud and expecting to be obeyed: an imperious manner/voice. She sent them away with an imperious wave of the hand.

1. a : marked by arrogant assurance : domineering b : befitting or characteristic of one of eminent rank or attainments : commanding, dominant

4 meanings: 1. in a domineering, arrogant, or overbearing manner 2. rare with a sense of urgency or as if commanding immediate.

Use the adverb imperiously to describe a manner that is domineering and authoritative. Shouting, "Sit! Stay!" imperiously might work well on the dog, ...

​in a way that shows you expect people to obey you and treats them as if they are not as important as you. 'Get it now,' she demanded imperiously.

There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the adverb imperiously. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

2 meanings: 1. domineering; arrogant; overbearing 2. rare urgent; imperative.... Click for more definitions.

Synonyms for IMPERIOUSLY: haughtily, boldly, contemptuously, arrogantly, loftily, scornfully, proudly, pompously; Antonyms of IMPERIOUSLY: humbly, meekly, ...