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We have confirmed something we only knew in theory, namely that revolution, in which uncontrolled and uncontrollable forces operate imperiously, is blind and destructive, grandiose and cruel.
Federica Montseny

Meaning of "imperiously" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF IMPERIOUSLY

imperiously  [ɪmˈpɪərɪəslɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF IMPERIOUSLY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Imperiously is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES IMPERIOUSLY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of imperiously in the English dictionary

The definition of imperiously in the dictionary is domineeringly, arrogantly, or overbearingly. Other definition of imperiously is urgently or imperatively.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH IMPERIOUSLY


burglariously
bɜːˈɡlɛərɪəslɪ
contrariously
kənˈtrɛərɪəslɪ
curiously
ˈkjʊərɪəslɪ
deleteriously
ˌdɛlɪˈtɪərɪəslɪ
furiously
ˈfjʊərɪəslɪ
gregariously
ɡrɪˈɡɛərɪəslɪ
half-seriously
ˌhɑːfˈsɪərɪəslɪ
hilariously
hɪˈlɛərɪəslɪ
incuriously
ɪnˈkjʊərɪəslɪ
injuriously
ɪnˈdʒʊərɪəslɪ
luxuriously
lʌɡˈzjʊərɪəslɪ
multifariously
ˌmʌltɪˈfeərɪəslɪ
mysteriously
mɪˈstɪərɪəslɪ
nefariously
nɪˈfeərɪəslɪ
precariously
prɪˈkɛərɪəslɪ
seriously
ˈsɪərɪəslɪ
spuriously
ˈspjʊərɪəslɪ
vagariously
vəˈɡɛərɪəslɪ
variously
ˈveərɪəslɪ
vicariously
vɪˈkɛərɪəslɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE IMPERIOUSLY

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

WORDS THAT END LIKE IMPERIOUSLY

anonymously
cautiously
consciously
continuously
dangerously
deliciously
deviously
enormously
famously
generously
graciously
meticulously
obviously
outrageously
previously
ridiculously
simultaneously
spontaneously
tremendously
unanimously
vigorously

Synonyms and antonyms of imperiously in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «imperiously» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF IMPERIOUSLY

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

Translator English - Chinese

傲慢
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

imperiosamente
570 millions of speakers

English

imperiously
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

imperiously
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بغطرسة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

властно
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

imperiosamente
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

imperiously
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

impérieusement
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Dengan kejam
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

risch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

横柄に
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

imperiously
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Imperiously
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hống hách
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அடைமொழி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Imperiously
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

amirane
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

imperiosamente
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

władczo
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

владно
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

imperios
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αγέρωχα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

imperiously
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

imperiously
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

bydende
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of imperiously

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «IMPERIOUSLY»

The term «imperiously» is regularly used and occupies the 93.325 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «IMPERIOUSLY» OVER TIME

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

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QUOTES WITH «IMPERIOUSLY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word imperiously.
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Federica Montseny
We have confirmed something we only knew in theory, namely that revolution, in which uncontrolled and uncontrollable forces operate imperiously, is blind and destructive, grandiose and cruel.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «IMPERIOUSLY»

Discover the use of imperiously in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to imperiously and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Encyclopaedia Perthensis; Or Universal Dictionary of the ...
Who's there, that knocketh so imperiously ? . - Sbak. — Who can abide, that, against their own doctors, six whole books should, by their fatherhoods of Trent, be under pain of a curse, imperiously obtruded upon God and bis church i Hall.
‎1816
2
Lexicographia-neologica Gallica: The Neological French ...
14p IMP Impkri&çfsb.mev.t, adv. imperiously j in an-knpcrjous man* ner. This adverb is much in use, aud, is applied in the same senses as the adjective following, . likewise much used. (Le commerce demande impérieusement des routes. so- ...
William Dupré, 1801
3
The London encyclopaedia: or, Universal dictionary of ...
Imperiously, in an insolent or arrogant manner. Imperiousness, the air of command or authority. If it be your proud will To show die power of your imperious eyes. Spenser. The imperialists imputed the cause of so shameful a flight (into the ...
Thomas Curtis, 1829
4
Language, Counter-memory, Practice: Selected Essays and ...
"If man did not imperiously close his eyes, he would finally be unable to see the things worth seeing."30 But what we need to see does not involve any interior secret or the discovery of a more nocturnal world. Torn from its ordinary position and ...
Michel Foucault, Donald F. Bouchard, 1980
5
Reply to Professor Stuarts̓ exegetical essays on several ...
154, and see what you say to E. S. G. You thus write — ' It is a sound rule in philology, never to depart from the ordinary sense of a word, unless the context imperiously demands it. What there is which demands it here I cannot see.' I suspect it ...
Walter Balfour, 1831
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Encyclopaedia perthensis, or, Universal dictionary of the ...
With arrogance of command ; with insolence of authority.— Who's there, that knocketh so imperiously ? Sbak. —Who can abide, that, against their own doc- * IMPERTINENCE. \ n.s [impertinence, Fr. • IMPERTINENCY. j from impertinent.] x.
‎1816
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Encyclopaedia Perthensis; or, Universal dictionary of ...
Who's there, that knocketh so imperiously ? -Who can abide, that, against their own doc- te, 6s whole books stiouid, by their fatherhoods J Trent, be under pain of a curse", imperiously ob- asisd upon God and his church ? Hall.— It is Mto insult ...
Encyclopaedia Perthensis, 1816
8
A Dictionary of the English Language: In which the Words are ...
... imperiously obtruded upon God and his church? Halt. Why shouldst thou then obtrude this diligence In vain, where no acceptance it can rind? Mitt. Whatever was not by thctn thought necessary, must not by us be obtruded on, or forced into  ...
Henry John Todd, Samuel Johnson, 1805
9
Biographical Memoirs of Lord Viscount Nelson: With ...
forth. more. imperiously. The. encounter. took. place. in. the. presence. of. a. prince. beloved. and. adored. ;'. in. taken, being the whole of the Danish line to the southward of the Crown Islands, after a battle of four hours. From the very intricate ...
John Charnock, 1806
10
Religion and Culture
'If man did not imperiously close his eyes, he would finally be unable to see the things worth seeing.'30 But what we need to see does not involve any interior secret or the discovery of a more nocturnal world. Torn from its ordinary position and ...
Michel Foucault, Jeremy R. Carrette, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «IMPERIOUSLY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term imperiously is used in the context of the following news items.
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Doctor Strange movie to star Tilda Swinton as The Ancient One …
The character of Doctor Strange also marks a role reversal for Cumberbatch, who is famous for his portrayal of the imperiously knowledgeable ... «GMA News, Jul 15»
2
Mandela was no superhero and his legacy has its critics | Opinion …
... the ANC conceded more than was required, writes that "attempts within the ANC to voice such views were imperiously put down by Mandela, ... «BDlive, Jul 15»
3
The discreet charms of an Arabian Knight
Sharif partakes in the myth of Lean's epic masterpiece as much as his friend Peter O' Toole, who imperiously seized superstardom with his ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
4
Read Young Doctors' Reflections on Their Work
... humor; others make the situation worse by failing to connect emotionally, acting imperiously, or retreating into unhelpful medical jargon. «New York Magazine, Jul 15»
5
Let's Have Part Time Legislators By Okey Ndibe
When he found his voice, he stated, rather imperiously, that he had made good money long before he was elected into the House. Several ... «SaharaReporters.com, Jul 15»
6
5 International Business Tips for Entrepreneurs and Other Brave Souls
We even had one of the real oligarchs decide, a bit imperiously, that we should be his "partner" since we knew something about electric utilities ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
7
Tiger Woods healed & hearty after surgery ahead of British Open …
ST ANDREWS (Scotland): Travelling from the world of manicured fairways and greens and the imperiously towering pines of the Augusta ... «Mid-Day, Jul 15»
8
Deep Listening: Only Connect Oslo In Review - The Quietus
A big shout out to my colleague Peter Meanwell who delivers a 'Shh!' so imperiously that they immediately shut up… despite clearly being ... «The Quietus, Jul 15»
9
South Nottinghamshire League: Belvoir put Thurgarton to the sword
But Copley carried on imperiously, flicking the ball through mid-wicket and cutting a couple past backward point to bring up his 50 with a mighty ... «Melton Times, Jul 15»
10
Letters: The Junior League's perspective; Albany's foibles; bomb trains
New York City and its millions of hardworking people who fuel the state's economic engine are disdained and imperiously denied sensible, ... «Kingston Times, Jul 15»

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