Imperious



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• adj. 傲慢的, 专横的
• ［英］ adj. 傲慢的, 专横的 ( overbearing, arrogant)
• ［记］ imper ( 命令) +ious -> 命令的, 专横的
• ［同］ 派生词: imperiousness ( n. 傲慢)

Webster Collegiate

adjective

• Etymology: Latin imperiosus, from imperium
• Date: 1540
• 1.
  • a. befitting or characteristic of one of eminent rank or attainments ; commanding, dominant <an imperious manner>
  • b. marked by arrogant assurance ; domineering
• 2. intensely compelling ; urgent <the imperious problems of the new age — J. F. Kennedy>
• Synonyms: see masterful
• ? imperiously adverb
• ? imperiousness noun

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