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There is nothing so skillful in its own defense as imperious pride.
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Meaning of "imperious" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD IMPERIOUS

From Latin imperiōsus from imperium command, power.
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PRONUNCIATION OF IMPERIOUS

imperious  [ɪmˈpɪərɪəs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF IMPERIOUS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Imperious is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES IMPERIOUS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Definition of imperious in the English dictionary

The definition of imperious in the dictionary is domineering; arrogant; overbearing. Other definition of imperious is urgent; imperative.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH IMPERIOUS


Aquarius
əˈkwɛərɪəs
cereous
ˈsɪərɪəs
cereus
ˈsɪərɪəs
cinereous
sɪˈnɪərɪəs
curious
ˈkjʊərɪəs
deleterious
ˌdɛlɪˈtɪərɪəs
facinerious
ˌfæsɪnˈɪərɪəs
hilarious
hɪˈlɛərɪəs
jocoserious
ˌdʒəʊkəʊˈsɪərɪəs
mock-serious
ˌmɒkˈsɪərɪəs
mysterious
mɪˈstɪərɪəs
nonserious
ˌnɒnˈsɪərɪəs
overserious
ˌəʊvəˈsɪərɪəs
serious
ˈsɪərɪəs
Tereus
ˈtɪərɪəs
Tiberius
taɪˈbɪərɪəs
ultraserious
ˌʌltrəˈsɪərɪəs
unserious
ʌnˈsɪərɪəs
various
ˈvɛərɪəs
venereous
vəˈnɪərɪəs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE IMPERIOUS

imperial preference
imperial system
Imperial War Museum
imperialism
imperialist
imperialistic
imperialistically
imperially
imperialness
imperil
imperilled
imperilling
imperilment
imperiously
imperiousness
imperishability
imperishable
imperishableness
imperishably
imperium

WORDS THAT END LIKE IMPERIOUS

bi-curious
carious
delicious
delirious
furious
glorious
gregarious
illustrious
industrious
inglorious
injurious
laborious
lugubrious
meritorious
nefarious
notorious
precarious
spurious
vainglorious
vicarious
victorious

Synonyms and antonyms of imperious in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «IMPERIOUS»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «imperious» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of imperious

Translation of «imperious» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF IMPERIOUS

Find out the translation of imperious to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of imperious from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «imperious» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

傲慢
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

imperiosa
570 millions of speakers

English

imperious
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

शाही
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

متجبر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

властный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

imperiosa
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

স্বেচ্ছাচারী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

impérieux
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Angkuh
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

herrisch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

横柄な
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

오만한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Imperious
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

kiêu ngạo
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மனப்பண்பு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अत्याचारी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

otoriter
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

imperioso
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

władczy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

владний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

imperioasă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αγέρωχος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

gebiedend
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

befallande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

bydende
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of imperious

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «IMPERIOUS»

The term «imperious» is regularly used and occupies the 90.992 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «IMPERIOUS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «imperious» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «imperious» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about imperious

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5 QUOTES WITH «IMPERIOUS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word imperious.
1
Annie Besant
Nothing but an imperious intellectual and moral necessity can drive into doubt a religious mind, for it is as though an earthquake shook the foundations of the soul, and the very being quivers and sways under the shock.
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Helen Hunt Jackson
There is nothing so skillful in its own defense as imperious pride.
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Barbara Kingsolver
Stop a minute, right where you are. Relax your shoulders, shake your head and spine like a dog shaking off cold water. Tell that imperious voice in your head to be still.
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George Sand
The prayers of a lover are more imperious than the menaces of the whole world.
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Pete Townshend
Even modern English people are imperious, superior, ridden by class. All of the hypocrisy and the difficulties that are endemic in being British also make it an incredibly fertile place culturally. A brilliant place to live. Sad but true.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «IMPERIOUS»

Discover the use of imperious in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to imperious and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The imperious economy
Examines American economic and foreign policy during the sixties and seventies and discusses the implications of those policies for the future
David P. Calleo, 1982
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The Last of the Imperious Rich: Lehman Brothers, 1844-2008
" Peter Chapman answers this question by examining the history of Lehman from its humble beginnings to its dramatic exit. He offers a sweeping narrative as well as a clear perspective on exactly what caused Lehman to fail.
Peter Chapman, 2010
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The Osage: an imperious ancestry
A compilation of genealogical charts in regard to the Osage Tribe of Native Americans as of the 1906 Allottment Act.
Annette Moncravie Gore, 2005
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Wise Choices, Apt Feelings: A Theory of Normative Judgment
Imperious demands take on strong contrary motives, and take them on unaided. Diffident moral demands prevail with the help of other motives. The social designer can choose to be imperious or diffident, and to what degree. Perhaps on this ...
Allan Gibbard, 1992
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Lillian Hellman: An Imperious Life
Scandals attached to her name, having to do with sex, with money, and with her own veracity. Dorothy Gallagher confronts the conundrum that was Lillian Hellman—a woman with a capacity to inspire outrage as often as admiration.
Dorothy Gallagher, 2014
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Imperious Presbyterianism
In this essay, Kevin Reed traces the historical and doctrinal roots of Imperious Presbyterianism, and calls Bible-believing Presbyterians to correct the errors of their authoritarian elders. - Publisher.
Kevin Reed, 2008
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The Many Adventures of E.M. and Friends
FIRST WRITTEN : 1979 STORY YEAR : 2010 “Imperious leader calling E.M.,” Energy man answered, “Energy Man here.” Imperious leader replied, “Oops, wrong century. Sorry to bother you. I need to have a talk with your creator.” He said, “I'll ...
Michael B. Mccarthy, 2010
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English Synonymes Explained, in Alphabetical Order: With ...
IMPERIOUS, from impero, signifies in the way of, or like a command. AUTHORITATIVE signifies having authority, or in the way of authority. Commanding is either good or bad according to circumstances ; a commanding vo':ce is necessary for ...
George Crabb, 1846
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An American Dictionary of the English Language: Containing ...
Powerful; overbearing; not to be opposed by obstacles ; as, a man of a vast and imperious mind. Tillotson. 4. Commanding; urgent; pressing; as, imperious love; imperious circumstances; imperious appetite. Dryden. S. S. Sntitli. 5. Authoritative  ...
Noah Webster, Chauncey Allen Goodrich, Noah Porter, 1850
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A Dictionary of Modern Legal Usage
An imperfect statute is one that prohibits, but does not render void, an objectionable transaction; it provides a penalty for disobedience without depriving a violative transaction of its legal effect. imperial; imperious. Deriving from the same root ...
Bryan A. Garner, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «IMPERIOUS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term imperious is used in the context of the following news items.
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Review: 'Trainwreck' derails after an amusing start | Acadiana | The …
The well-cast British actress Tilda Swinton co-stars as the publication's imperious, disingenuous editor, Diana. But the journalistic world ... «The Advocate, Jul 15»
2
Angela Merkel faces tough vote as German MPs set to rebel over …
In a taster of what might come, Reinhard Bütikofer, a Green MEP, accused Schäuble of giving Germany a “heartless, imperious, and hideous ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
3
'Amazing Grace,' a journey to redemption - Philly.com
... Laiona Michelle as Mary's servant, and Harriett D. Foy as the imperious African princess who profits from the slave trade. If this show finds its ... «Philly.com, Jul 15»
4
Charlize Theron and Emily Blunt dress as sultry fairytale beauties in …
Sporting a jet black, spiked crown with hints of gold atop her flowing blonde mane, Charlize - clearly in character - threw steely and imperious ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
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Tiger laughing off his woes - Golf - IOL
What a contrast to the standing ovations of 2000 and 2005 when he was at his imperious and unbeatable best. Day stood after his round to pay ... «Independent Online, Jul 15»
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Column: Donegal get nod in game of fine margins - RTÉ Sport
In front of them Frank McGlynn and Karl Lacey, who so far has been marginally short of his imperious best, will orchestrate the counter attacks. «RTE.ie, Jul 15»
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Ashes 2015: Chris Rogers and Steve Smith dominate England - BBC
... first day of the second Ashes Test at Lord's as Australia fought back from their heavy defeat at Cardiff with an imperious batting display. «BBC News, Jul 15»
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15 College Football Trap Games For 2015 | The Big Lead
The Terps won't be imperious. But, Maryland came out determined to make this rivalry a thing last year. Alabama vs. Tennessee [Oct. 24] This is ... «The Big Lead, Jul 15»
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SC asked to stop Comelec from leasing 23,000 OMR from …
"It is of imperious necessity that wastage of billions of pesos in taxpayers' money be averted for the public good and in order to protect the ... «GMA News, Jul 15»
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Goodspeed's 'La Cage Aux Folles' Dazzles With Heart, Warmth …
... outside world (personified by the steely-eyed Mark Zimmerman as the imperious prig Edouard Dindon) is staged sharply and cleanly by Rob ... «Hartford Courant, Jul 15»

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