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imperious

[im-peer-ee-uhs] / ɪmˈpɪər i əs /


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In another instance of playing a set of disparate characters, he was the imperious patriarch Joe Jackson in the former and the rebellious, empathetic whistleblower Hugo Wakefield in the latter.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

Since claiming the Iron Throne, however, she has been a whinging, imperious mess.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

After winning the team sprint with Rhian Edmunds and Lowri Thomas, Finucane was imperious with stunning success in the individual sprint, 1,000m time trial and keirin.

From BBC Aug. 2, 2026

The 31-year-old was in imperious form, averaging 107 and 111, before another 100-plus average in the final.

From BBC May 14, 2026

“Aw, Ma, don’t you-all worry none,” he said, amazed at his own words; he was possessed by a queer, imperious nervous energy.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright




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