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peremptorily

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12 lettersPronunciation /pəˈɹɛmpt(ə)ɹəli/Part of speech adverbSorted eeilmopprrtyStarts with PEnds with Y0 clues
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Definitions

  1. in an imperative and commanding manner

Word origin

From peremptory + -ly.

Used in a sentence

  • He was peremptorily summoned to see the commanding officer.
  • How have I offended you? Twice have I called this morning, and each time you have been peremptorily denied.
  • […] the door-bell jingled peremptorily, and the girl left waiting on the table to go and answer it.

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