im·pe·ri·ous 
/ɪmˈpirijəs/ adjective
/ɪmˈpirijəs/ adjective [more imperious; most imperious] formal : having or showing the proud and unpleasant attitude of someone who gives orders and expects other people to obey them
▪ an imperious manner/tone/gesture ▪ imperious bureaucrats
▪ an imperious manner/tone/gesture ▪ imperious bureaucrats
— im·pe·ri·ous·ly adverb
— im·pe·ri·ous·ness noun [noncount]
