IMPERIOUS Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word imperious. (exact relations)
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	overbearing				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • expecting unquestioning obedience • having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
	authoritarian				adjectiveadj
	noun • a person who behaves in a tyrannical manner adjective satellite • characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty • expecting unquestioning obedience
	bossy				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
	dictatorial				adjectiveadj
	adjective • of or characteristic of a dictator adjective satellite • expecting unquestioning obedience • characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty
	domineering				adjectiveadj
	adjective • tending to domineer
	haughty				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
	lordly				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • of or befitting a lord • having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
	arrogant				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • having or showing feelings of unwarranted importance out of overbearing pride
	autocratic				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power • characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty
	commanding				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • used of a height or viewpoint
	despotic				adjectiveadj
	adjective • belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot adjective satellite • ruled by or characteristic of a despot • characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty
	high-handed				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • given to haughty disregard of others
	oppressive				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • weighing heavily on the senses or spirit • marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior
	overweening				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings • presumptuously arrogant
	proud				adjectiveadj
	adjective • feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride adjective satellite • having or displaying great dignity or nobility
	disdainful				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • expressing extreme contempt • having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
	prideful				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy • joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
	sniffy				noun, adjectiven, adj
	adjective satellite • having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
	supercilious				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy • expressive of contempt
	swaggering				adjectiveadj
	adjective satellite • having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy • flamboyantly adventurous

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