imperious

Definition

Domineering, arrogant, or overbearing.

Etymology

From Latin imperiōsus (“mighty, powerful”), from imperium (“command, authority, power”).

Example Sentences

• "The frowning lookes of fiery Tamburlaine, That with his terrour and imperious eies, Commands the hearts of his aſſociates, […]"
• "[…] she glanced about her in an imperious, challenging sort of way, with looks and gestures that clearly were unstudied."
• "She was quick, beautiful, imperious, while he was quiet, slow, and misty."

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