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Definition
expecting obedience; or arrogant; or domineering
- Mrs. Elsing was younger, a thin frail woman, who had been a beauty, and about her there still clung a faded freshness, a dainty imperious air.2.8 (42% in)
- " 'Imperious Caesar, dead and turned to clay,' " said Melanie with a sad smile.3.30 (90% in)
- "Well, I don't know nothin' about imperious Caesar," said Will, patiently, "but what I've got is in line with what you've just said about Wade, Miss Melly.3.30 (91% in)
- No one could be more dominating than stout Mrs. Merriwether, more imperious than frail Mrs. Elsing, more artful in securing her own ends than the silver-haired sweet-voiced Mrs. Whiting.4.36 (88% in)
- Melanie had imperiously stopped her.5.55 (17% in)
- Bonnie, awakened by the sound of voices in the hall, called sleepily but imperiously: "Daddy!" and Rhett started past Scarlett.5.58 (60% in)
- The door opened slightly and Dr. Meade stood on the threshold, beckoning imperiously.5.61 (52% in)
There are no more uses of "imperious" in Gone with the Wind.
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