Imperiously

Pronunciation: /ˌɪmˈpɪɹiəsli/

Imperiously (adv)

  1. in a way that shows you think you are more important than others, and you expect people to obey you
  2. in a way that sounds like official power, with firm control over what should happen

Imperiously (adverb)

Examples

  • She spoke imperiously, and everyone listened.
  • He asked imperiously, so the team obeyed quickly.