IMPE'RIOUS, a. L. imperiosus.
1. Commanding dictatorial haughty arrogant overbearing domineering as an imperious tyrant an imperious dictator an imperious man an imperious temper.
2. Commanding indicating an imperious temper authoritative as imperious words.
3. Powerful overbearing not to be opposed by obstacles as a man of a vast and imperious mind.
4. Commanding urgent pressing as imperious love imperious circumstances imperious appetite.
5. Authoritative commanding with rightful authority.
The commandment high and imperious in its claims.
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