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imperious (adjective), more imperious, most imperious
Descriptive of showing or indicating arrogant superiority and disdain behavior for another person which he or she could consider insulting or contemptuous: Shareen gave Norbert a witheringly imperious look and walked away with her nose in the air.

Mary didn't agree with what her supervisor said about the project that she was working on, but his imperious tone ruled out the possibility of any discussion; at least for the present time.

Overbearing and arrogant.
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Domineering and lordly.
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Commanding and requiring obedience.
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imperious, more imperious, most imperious
Showing an overbearing, arrogant, or domineering behavior or attitude. (3)
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