imperious
Example Sentences
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Van Dijk had captained Liverpool to the title in imperious fashion, cementing his status among the Premier League's finest defenders.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
The movie becomes increasingly surreal as Corvette, the Velvet Gang leader played by Keke Palmer, works to clean out the neon stores of an imperious designer played by Demi Moore.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
He has both the flush of youth and the imperious temper of a privileged young man who hasn’t grown up and probably never will.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
The imperious nature of the Italian's 6-4 6-4 win over Czech 21st seed Jiri Lehecka in a rain-interrupted Miami final was another illustration of how far Sinner and Alcaraz remain ahead of the chasing pack.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026
Mrs. Sharpe’s imperious tone brought everyone to a standstill.
From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett
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