imperious
adjectiveHow many syllables in imperious?
There are 4 syllables in the word imperious.Divide imperious into syllables:
im · pe · ri · ous
How to pronounce imperious:
Definition of imperious:
- imperious (adjective):
- used to being obeyed
- marked by arrogant assurance domineering
- having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy.
Synonyms for imperious:
aggressive
arrogant
authoritarian
authoritative
autocratic
autocratical
bossy
commanding
controlling
despotic
dictatorial
disdainful
domineering
haughty
high-and-mighty
high-handed
imperial
important
lordly
magisterial
masterful
overbearing
overweening
peremptory
prideful
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Antonyms for imperious:
democratic
fawning
helpless
meek
obedient
servile
subservient
weak
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