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imperious
What does imperious mean?
imperious (adjective): domineering, arrogant, or overbearing.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce imperious?
/ɪmˈpɪɹiəs/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does imperious come from?
From Latin imperiōsus (“mighty, powerful”), from imperium (“command, authority, power”).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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domineering, arrogant, or overbearing
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inactive, sleeping, asleep, suspended
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liable to sudden unpredictable change
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very busy with activity and confusion
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