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imperious

UK
/ɪmˈpɪəriəs/
US
/ɪmˈpɪriəs/

Translations

imperiousadjective
more imperious
Comp.
most imperious
Super.
UK
/ɪmˈpɪəriəs/
US
/ɪmˈpɪriəs/
impérieuxEmployé au sens d’urgent, pressant, qui exige une attention immédiate.
He felt an imperious need to rest after the exhausting climb.
Il ressentait un besoin impérieux de se reposer après l’ascension épuisante.
autoritaireSe dit d’une personne ou d’une attitude qui impose son autorité avec hauteur ou arrogance.
Her imperious manner made it difficult for her colleagues to work with her.
Ses manières autoritaires rendaient difficile le travail avec ses collègues.
Synonyms
commanding
bossy
haughty
domineering
overbearing
arrogant
authoritative
insistent
Antonyms
submissive
humble
meek

Definitions

imperiousadjective
Assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant and domineering.
Her imperious manner made it difficult for her colleagues to work with her.
Urgent or pressing; demanding immediate attention.
He felt an imperious need to rest after the exhausting climb.
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