imperiously

/ɪmˈpɪriəsli/
adverb
  1. In a way that is proud, commanding, and expecting obedience; arrogantly or domineeringly.
    • She strode imperiously into the room, expecting everyone to stand at attention.
    • He imperiously ordered his assistant to bring him coffee without saying please.
    • The cat sat imperiously on the sofa, as if she owned the entire house.
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