imperious

commanding in an arrogant way

Root

Other words with the imper / empire root

  • emperor: a sovereign ruler of an empire
  • empire: a realm under one rule

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.

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