Definitions
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
Word origin
From Latin imperiōsus (“mighty, powerful”), from imperium (“command, authority, power”).
Used in a sentence
“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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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Bossy and arrogant”9 letters
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