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Adjective imperious has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebTerm: ImperiousDescription:Imperious, as an adjective, refers to someone or something having an arrogant or domineering attitude. It signifies a commanding presence or behavior, often displaying a sense of superiority. As a noun, it refers to a command or order given in an imperious manner. As a verb, imperious represents the act of giving commands in an authoritative and dominating manner. Examples:Adjective - Popular Sense:She had an imperious authority, and everyone obeyed her without hesitation. His imperious gaze made it clear that he expected immediate compliance. It was difficult to approach him due to his imperious nature and dismissive attitude. Adjective - Local Sense:In our small town, the imperious mayor made all decisions without involving the citizens. The imperious tone of the customer made the store employees uncomfortable The imperious behavior of our teacher caused many students to feel intimidated. Noun - Popular Sense:The general issued an imperious to his troops, ordering them into battle. She handed down imperious after imperious, overwhelming her subordinates. He gave the executive team an imperious, leaving them with no choice but to comply. Verb - Popular Sense:She imperiously commanded everyone to be silent. He imperiously ordered us to leave his office. They imperiously demanded that their orders be carried out immediately. Related Products: | ||||
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