English adjective: peremptory | |||
1. | peremptory offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power | ||
Samples | An autocratic person. Autocratic behavior. A bossy way of ordering others around. A rather aggressive and dominating character. Managed the employees in an aloof magisterial way. A swaggering peremptory manner. | ||
Synonyms | autocratic, bossy, dominating, high-and-mighty, magisterial | ||
Similar | domineering | ||
Antonyms | submissive | ||
2. | peremptory not allowing contradiction or refusal | ||
Samples | Spoke in peremptory tones. Peremptory commands. | ||
Similar | imperative | ||
Antonyms | beseeching, imploring, pleading | ||
3. | peremptory putting an end to all debate or action | ||
Samples | A peremptory decree. | ||
Similar | decisive | ||
Antonyms | indecisive | ||