imperiously

adverb

«imperiously» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

In a proud, bossy way, like someone who expects to be obeyed at once. tree →

In the lessons

Used for characters who give orders like a king or queen. The Queen of Hearts in Alice in Wonderland speaks imperiously all the time, and Toad orders people about imperiously when he feels grand. It shows arrogance and power.

Examples

«Off with her head!» shouted the Queen imperiously. tree →
The cat looked at us imperiously, waiting for its dinner. tree →
Toad imperiously ordered the servants to bring his car. tree →
She waved her hand imperiously to show we should leave. tree →
The duchess rang the bell imperiously. tree →
«Bring me my crown,» said the king imperiously. tree →

Note

Adverb from «imperious» (bossy and proud). Related to «imperial» and «emperor». Pronounced im-PEER-ee-us-lee. Similar: commandingly, haughtily, bossily.

On Mova

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