imperious
Example Sentences
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When that doesn’t happen, I expect her to scold Dad, to stay steady if imperious.
From Literature
She was into her fourth Australian Open final in a row and had been imperious until now, with tears in her eyes at the end.
From Barron's
Nighthand glared and made an imperious gesture into a pile of stacked boxes, which overturned with a clatter.
From Literature
She was one of many authors he wrangled—alcoholic William Faulkner, neurotic Dr. Seuss, industrious James Michener, imperious Philip Roth.
West Indies posted an imposing 221 for four in their 20 overs but De Kock was in imperious form as South Africa won by seven wickets with 15 balls to spare.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
