imperiōsus — meaning in English
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English meaning
- commanding adj Having an air of authority; impressive and dominant.
- dictatorial adj of or pertaining to a dictator
- domineering adj Behaving in an overbearing, controlling way toward other people.
- imperious adj Domineering, arrogant, or overbearing.
- mighty adj Having great power, strength, or size.
- overbearing adj Excessively controlling, bossy, or forceful in manner.
- powerful adj Having great strength, influence, or effect.
- tyrannical adj Acting like a tyrant; harshly and unfairly controlling.
Senses
imperiōsus is used for these senses in English:
- commanding impressively dominant
- dictatorial in the manner of a dictator, usually with callous disregard for others.
- domineering Overbearing, dictatorial or authoritarian.
- imperious Domineering, arrogant, or overbearing.
- mighty Very strong; possessing might.
- overbearing Overly bossy, domineering, or arrogant.
- powerful Having, or capable of exerting, power or influence.
- tyrannical (comparable) Despotic, oppressive, or authoritarian.
commanding — full definition
- adj Having an air of authority; impressive and dominant.
- adj Occupying a high or dominant position that offers a wide view or advantage.
dictatorial — full definition
- adj of or pertaining to a dictator
- adj in the manner of a dictator, usually with callous disregard for others.