imperiously

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imperiously

The manager spoke imperiously to the new employee.

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.
imperiously

The manager spoke imperiously to the new employee.

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

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