0 in an unpleasantly proud way and expecting to be obeyed:
Her father somewhat imperiously appointed her to succeed him.
He ran the company imperiously for 30 years.
She is imperiously self-possessed.
There was deep concern that the Secretary had acted imperiously.
He has imperiously dismissed any examination into the workings of his office.
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European
May 10, 2021
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