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imperious

🇬🇧 UK/im'piәriәs/🇺🇸 US
GREB1

Definitions

adj.

Arrogantly domineering or overbearing; expecting unquestioning obedience.

专横的；傲慢的；盛气凌人的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
imnot, opposite of
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perroot
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iconnector
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ousfull of, having the quality of
=imperious

Common Collocations

  • 1.imperious manner傲慢的举止
  • 2.imperious tone傲慢的语气
  • 3.imperious demand专制的要求

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The imperious tone of the manager left no room for discussion.

  • 2.

    Her imperious manner alienated colleagues who felt belittled.

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