Synonyms of imperious
5 similar words
Another word for imperious is authoritarian. Other synonyms of imperious are overbearing and domineering.
Synonyms and similar words for imperious
adjectiveDomineering, arrogant, or overbearing.
- authoritarianTending to impose one's demands upon others as if one were an authority.
- bossy
- dictatorial
- domineeringOverbearing, dictatorial or authoritarian.
- overbearingOverly bossy, domineering, arrogant, forceful, intense, or annoying.
Meaning of imperious
- adjective Domineering, arrogant, or overbearing.
- adjective Urgent; intensely compelling.
- adjective Imperial or regal.
imperious in other languages
Questions about synonyms of imperious
- What is another word for imperious?
- Imperious has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as authoritarian, overbearing and domineering.
- What does imperious mean?
- Imperious means domineering, arrogant, or overbearing.
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