Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a commanding, domineering, or overbearing manner: The adverb "imperiously" describes an action done with an air of authority that expects immediate and unquestioning obedience, often perceived as arrogant or dictatorial.

Usage Examples

• Adverb:

Advanced Usage

• "to command imperiously": to give orders in a domineering way. "The general commanded his troops imperiously, expecting instant compliance."

• "to gesture imperiously": to make a commanding or dismissive hand movement. "He gestured imperiously toward the door, indicating the meeting was over."

Variants and Related Words

• Imperious (adj): having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy.

Synonyms

• Authoritatively
• Domineeringly
• Overbearingly
• Dictatorially
• Haughtily

Antonyms

• Humbly
• Meekly
• Submissively
• Deferentially

Related Phrases

• With an imperious air: behaving in a commanding and arrogant manner.

Adverb

1. in an imperious manner
   • imperiously he cut her short