imperiously

IPA/ɪmˈpɪəriəsli/
IPA/ɪmˈpɪriəsli/

imperiously — adverb

1. acting with proud confidence that everyone should obey you at once, showing litt

1.副詞C1
釋義

acting with proud confidence that everyone should obey you at once, showing little respect for the people around you

例句

Aarav waved his hand imperiously at the waiter and called him over.

imperiously + verb of gesture (waved hand)

"Bring me the files now," the department head said imperiously, without looking up.

quoting direct speech + imperiously said

同義詞
  • bossily

    more informal, everyday situations like telling coworkers what to do

  • domineeringly

    emphasises controlling others through a forceful personality

  • high-handedly

    focuses on using one's position to decide without consulting others

反義詞
  • humbly

    with modesty and respect for others

  • deferentially

    showing polite respect and willingness to follow others' wishes

文法句型

imperiously + verb (speak / gesture / demand)

用法筆記

Most often used with verbs of speaking or gesturing (said, demanded, waved, pointed, strode). The tone is always critical — you would not describe your own behaviour as imperiously.

常見錯誤

❌She imperiously entered the room.
✅She strode imperiously into the room.
💡The adverb naturally pairs with a more descriptive verb of movement or speech; a bare verb like 'entered' sounds flat.