imperious
commanding in an arrogant way
Root
- imper / empire: command, rule, authority, or empire
Other words with the imper / empire root
Imperious keeps command inside the tone: the person sounds used to being obeyed.
Her imperious request made help feel like an order.
Imperious is not ordinary confidence. It carries the posture of rule: command, authority, and a tone that expects obedience.