imperious

IPA/ɪmˈpɪəriəs/
KK[ˌɪmpˈɪriəs]IPA/ɪmˈpɪriəs/

imperious — adjective

  • imperiouspositive
  • more imperiouscomparative
  • most imperioussuperlative

1. behaving as if other people must do whatever you say, in a way that is rude and

1.形容詞B2
釋義

behaving as if other people must do whatever you say, in a way that is rude and shows no respect for their wishes or feelings

例句

The hotel manager's imperious tone upset guests who were trying to check in.

collocation: imperious tone

Vikram gave an imperious wave of his hand, ordering the waiter to bring more wine.

collocation: imperious wave of the hand

同義詞
  • domineering

    domineering is more about trying to control others through a bossy attitude; imperious adds a sense of acting like a superior who expects automatic obedience

  • peremptory

    peremptory focuses on not allowing any refusal or delay, especially in speech or orders; imperious covers a broader range of condescending behaviours

  • overbearing

    overbearing can suggest a heavier, more crushing sense of authority; imperious carries a nuance of haughty self-importance

反義詞
  • humble

    humble means not thinking you are better or more important than others

  • meek

    meek means quiet, gentle, and not willing to argue or demand things from others

文法句型

imperious + noun

be + imperious

用法筆記

Often used to describe a person's tone, manner, voice, or gesture rather than a permanent personality trait. Frequently appears before the noun it modifies (attributive position).

常見錯誤

❌The CEO was very imperious to her employees yesterday.
✅The CEO spoke to her employees in an imperious tone yesterday.
💡'imperious' describes the manner or behaviour, not a direct object of a preposition.