Synonyms for peremptory
- absolute
- arbitrary
- assertive
- autocratic
- binding
- bossy
- categorical
- certain
- commanding
- compelling
- decided
- decisive
- dictatorial
- dogmatic
- domineering
- final
- finished
- firm
- fixed
- high-handed
- imperative
- imperial
- imperious
- incontrovertible
- intolerant
- irrefutable
- magisterial
- obligatory
- obstinate
- positive
- rigorous
- severe
- stringent
- tyrannical
- uncompromising
- undeniable
Antonyms for peremptory
EXAMPLES FROM THE WEB FOR PEREMPTORY
He tried to evade immediate payment, but on this point his creditor was peremptory.
A peremptory order from de Naarboveck had caused Wilhelmine to descend.
It is the peremptory military spirit which prevails in the government of honour.
He was so peremptory that Andre-Louis turned to look at him.
Thorpe hailed him, with a peremptory tone, and gave the brusque order, "Strand!"
A peremptory order to surrender the house and demesne was also issued.
"Give me this revolver," said Willems, in a peremptory tone.
This uplifting illusion made him inquisitorial and peremptory.
"This is somewhat of a peremptory proceeding," replied Jack.
I have got a peremptory letter from the bishop, and must be back in Murranakilty as soon as I can.'
WORD ORIGIN
"decisive," mid-15c., legal term, from Anglo-French peremptorie, from Middle French peremtoire, from Latin peremptorius "destructive, decisive, final," from peremptor "destroyer," from perimpere "destroy, cut off," from per- "away entirely, to destruction" (see per) + emere "to take" (see exempt (adj.)). Of persons or their words, "certain, assured, brooking no debate," 1580s. Related: Peremptorily.
MORE RELATED WORDS FOR PEREMPTORY
arbitrary
adjectivedictatorialarrogant
adjectivehaving exaggerated self-opinion- aloof
- assuming
- audacious
- autocratic
- biggety
- bossy
- bragging
- cavalier
- cheeky
- cocky
- cold-shoulder
- conceited
- contemptuous
- cool
- disdainful
- domineering
- egotistic
- haughty
- high and mighty
- high-handed
- imperious
- insolent
- know-it-all
- lordly
- on an ego trip
- overbearing
- peremptory
- pompous
- presumptuous
- pretentious
- proud
- puffed up
- scornful
- self-important
- smarty
- smug
- sniffy
- snippy
- snooty
- snotty
- stuck up
- supercilious
- superior
- swaggering
- uppity
- vain
- wise guy