Definition of Imperious

domineering; expecting ones' orders to be followed

Examples of Imperious in a sentence

The principal is an imperious woman who expects to be obeyed.  🔊

When Mark got promoted to the rank of captain, he became very imperious.  🔊

In an imperious tone, the police officer ordered the driver to step out of the car.  🔊

If my son thinks his imperious ways will be tolerated in my home, then he has a lot to learn!  🔊

The emergency room doctor was an imperious man who got angry if his instructions were not followed immediately.  🔊

Even though William is a prince in his country, he is not imperious and rarely commands others to do work for him.  🔊

The A-list actress has an imperious air and assumes everyone will heed her every whim.  🔊

Although I was sick, my imperious supervisor ordered me in to work.  🔊

Because Amy is an imperious person, she has the tendency to tell everyone what to do.  🔊

The imperious teacher expects her students to obey her every instruction.  🔊

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