imperious

UK
/ɪmˈpɪəriəs/
US
/ɪmˈpɪriəs/

Translations

imperiousadjective
more imperious
Comp.
most imperious
Super.
UK
/ɪmˈpɪəriəs/
US
/ɪmˈpɪriəs/
Her imperious manner made everyone feel uncomfortable.
Ее властный манер заставил всех чувствовать себя неуютно.
He gave an imperious command that no one dared to disobey.
Он отдал повелительный приказ, который никто не осмелился ослушаться.
The imperious tone of his voice was hard to ignore.
Надменный тон его голоса было трудно игнорировать.

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.