imperiousness
Example Sentences
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Suzanna’s problems include the apparent near-insolvency of her father upon his death—possibly jeopardizing her studies in psychology—and the untender mercies of her mother, Susan, played with delectable evil-queen imperiousness by Linda Emond.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 7, 2026
But the imperiousness of the Times in their quest to expose him is still galling.
From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2024
The third title he has overseen from start to finish had elements of imperiousness, but not many.
From BBC ● May 16, 2024
Maybe you want to show off a voice, as Nicks did, that still sounds great at age 74 — low and smoky, with an imperiousness that can suddenly melt away to reveal pure need.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 12, 2023
She had great difficulty coping with his imperiousness: “I want to play chess!” he’d demand, with all the pomposity of a crown prince talking to a servant.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
