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  • Imperious — Im*pe ri*ous, a. [L. imperiosus: cf. F. imp[ e]rieux. See {Imperial}.] 1. Commanding; ascendant; imperial; lordly; majestic. [Obs.] A vast and imperious mind. Tilloison. [1913 Webster] Therefore, great lords, be, as your titles witness, Imperious …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • imperious — imperiously, adv. imperiousness, n. /im pear ee euhs/, adj. 1. domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing: an imperious manner; an imperious person. 2. urgent; imperative: imperious need. [1535 45; < L imperiosus commanding,… …   Universalium

  • imperious — 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 …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • manner — n. 1 a way a thing is done or happens (always dresses in that manner). 2 (in pl.) a social behaviour (it is bad manners to stare). b polite or well bred behaviour (he has no manners). c modes of life; conditions of society. 3 a person s outward… …   Useful english dictionary

  • manner — n. 1) an arrogant, cavalier, imperious, overbearing; awkward; boorish; businesslike; casual, hit or miss, offhand, relaxed; charming; cloying; coarse, crude, rude, uncouth; courteous, polite; cursory; debonair; flippant; forthcoming; friendly;… …   Combinatory dictionary

  • imperious, imperial — These words are derived from the same Latin term and share a meaning of domineering, overbearing, dictatorial : The judge had an imperious (or imperial) manner in court. Originally, imperious meant befitting or suitable to an emperor or ruler, as …   Dictionary of problem words and expressions

  • imperious — [[t]ɪmpɪ͟əriəs[/t]] ADJ GRADED If you describe someone as imperious, you mean that they have a proud manner and expect to be obeyed. [WRITTEN] Her attitude may be imperious at times but that is more than compensated by her bravery... From across… …   English dictionary

  • imperious — adjective giving orders and expecting to be obeyed, in a way that seems too proud: She had an imperious domineering manner which Tim did not like. | an imperious voice imperiously adverb imperiousness noun (U) …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • imperious — im•pe•ri•ous [[t]ɪmˈpɪər i əs[/t]] adj. 1) domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial 2) urgent; imperative: imperious need[/ex] • Etymology: 1535–45; < L imperiōsus commanding, tyrannical =imperi(um) imperium+ ōsus ous im•pe′ri•ous•ly, adv …   From formal English to slang

  • bearing — noun Date: 13th century 1. the manner in which one bears or comports oneself 2. a. the act, power, or time of bringing forth offspring or fruit b. a product of bearing ; crop 3. a. an object, surface, or point that supports …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • Charles de Gaulle — This article is about the French statesman. For other uses, see Charles de Gaulle (disambiguation). Charles De Gaulle President of the French Republic Co Prince of Andorra In office 8 January 195 …   Wikipedia

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