IMPERIOUSNESS

imperiousness, domineeringness, overbearingness

(noun) the trait of being imperious and overbearing

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

imperiousness (usually uncountable, plural imperiousnesses)

The quality of being imperious

Synonyms: arrogance, haughtiness

Source: Wiktionary


Im*pe"ri*ous*ness, n.

Definition: The quality or state of being imperious; arrogance; haughtiness. Imperiousness and severity is but an ill way of treating men who have reason of their own to guide them. Locke.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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5 April 2025

SET

(noun) an unofficial association of people or groups; “the smart set goes there”; “they were an angry lot”


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