Where Is the Word Imperious from?

The adjective imperious is from Latin imperiōsus, from imperium "command, supreme power, empire." This Latin word is also the ultimate source of English empire, "a group of countries or territories controlled by a single ruler or one government."

What is the meaning for imperious?

1a : marked by arrogant assurance : domineering. b : befitting or characteristic of one of eminent rank or attainments : commanding, dominant an imperious manner. 2 : intensely compelling : urgent the imperious problems of the new age— J. F. Kennedy.

What is the opposite of imperiously?

imperious. Antonyms: yielding, submissive, compliant, docile, ductile, lenient, gentle, mild. Synonyms: arrogant, exacting, dictatorial, authoritative, domineering, haughty, lordly.

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