peremptorily
In commanding fashion
Peremptorily means in a manner that is commanding and allows no refusal or debate.
Someone who speaks peremptorily issues orders or dismissals without explanation or room for discussion: She peremptorily rejected the proposal.
The tone suggests authority exercised abruptly, sometimes arrogantly—brooking no contradiction.
Exerting strong authority
- imperiousArrogantly authoritative
- dictatorialImposing absolute control
- autocraticRuling with absolute authority
- domineeringAggressively asserting control
high-handed · overbearing · magisterial · bossy · assertive · forceful · stern · adamant
Abruptly rude in speech
- brusqueAbrupt and dismissive
- terseBrief to bluntness
- bluntDull or tactlessly direct
- abruptSharp and unexpected
snappy · gruff · rude · discourteous · unceremonious · offhand · curtly · shortly
Ending all debate
- decisiveQuick to conclude
- irrevocableCannot be undone
- unappealableNot subject to review
- bindingLegally or morally required
definitive · absolute · irreversible · incontestable · non-negotiable · unchallengeable · final · settled
commanding
Exerting strong authority
- imperiousArrogantly authoritative
- dictatorialImposing absolute control
- autocraticRuling with absolute authority
domineering · high-handed · overbearing · magisterial · bossy · assertive · forceful · stern · adamant · demanding
curt
Abruptly rude in speech
abrupt · snappy · gruff · rude · discourteous · unceremonious · offhand · curtly · shortly · coldly
conclusive
Ending all debate
- decisiveQuick to conclude
- irrevocableCannot be undone
- unappealableNot subject to review
binding · definitive · absolute · irreversible · incontestable · non-negotiable · unchallengeable · final · settled
peremptorilytentatively
Without full commitment
humbly · deferentially · hesitantly · meekly · submissively
peremptorilypolitely
With good manners
courteously · respectfully · graciously · considerately · gently
peremptorilytentatively
Without full commitment
hesitatingly · deferentially · humbly · submissively · meekly
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