imperious
adjectiveDivide 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:
pridefuldisdainfulauthoritarianaggressivehaughtysuperciliousoverbearingproudtyrannousimportantShow 11 more
Antonyms for imperious:
obedientweakmeekhelplesssubservientdemocraticservileOther 4-syllable words like imperious
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