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71lordly — adj 1. lordlike, kinglike, kingly, regal, royal, imperial, noble, princely; formal, dignified, stately, splendid, impressive, imposing, grandiose; grand, magnificent, glorious, majestic, august; high, lofty, exalted, sublime; elegant, lavish,… …
72imperious — UK [ɪmˈpɪərɪəs] / US [ɪmˈpɪrɪəs] adjective behaving in a proud and confident way that shows you expect to be obeyed She held up an imperious hand. Derived word: imperiously adverb …
73lay down the law — idi to issue orders imperiously …
74lord — [[t]lɔrd[/t]] n. 1) a person who has authority, control, or power over others; master or ruler 2) a person who exercises authority from property rights; an owner of land, houses, etc 3) a person who is a leader or has great influence in a… …
75imperious — /ɪmˈpɪəriəs / (say im pearreeuhs) adjective 1. domineering, dictatorial, or overbearing: *There is a rather imperious knock at the door –david williamson, 1972. 2. urgent; imperative: imperious need. {Latin imperiōsus commanding} –imperiously,… …
76stare — [c]/stɛə / (say stair) verb (stared, staring) –verb (i) 1. to gaze fixedly, especially with the eyes wide open. 2. to stand out boldly or obtrusively to view. 3. (of hair, feathers, etc.) to stand on end; bristle. –verb (t) 4. to stare at. 5. to… …
77imperious — ► ADJECTIVE ▪ arrogant and domineering. DERIVATIVES imperiously adverb imperiousness noun. ORIGIN Latin imperiosus, from imperium command, empire …
78imperiousness — imperious ► ADJECTIVE ▪ arrogant and domineering. DERIVATIVES imperiously adverb imperiousness noun. ORIGIN Latin imperiosus, from imperium command, empire …
79imperious — [im pir′ē əs] adj. [L imperiosus < imperium, EMPIRE] 1. overbearing, arrogant, domineering, etc. 2. urgent; imperative SYN. MASTERFUL imperiously adv. imperiousness n …
80imperious — adj. 1 overbearing, domineering. 2 urgent, imperative. Derivatives: imperiously adv. imperiousness n. Etymology: L imperiosus f. imperium command, authority …
