The difference between Bossy and Imperious

When used as adjectives, bossy means tending to give orders to others, especially when unwarranted, whereas imperious means domineering, arrogant, or overbearing.


Bossy is also noun with the meaning: a cow or calf.

check bellow for the other definitions of Bossy and Imperious

  1. Bossy as an adjective:

    Tending to give orders to others, especially when unwarranted; domineering.

  1. Bossy as a noun (US, informal, dated):

    A cow or calf.

  1. Bossy as an adjective:

    Ornamented with bosses; studded.

  1. Imperious as an adjective:

    Domineering, arrogant, or overbearing.

  2. Imperious as an adjective:

    Urgent.

  3. Imperious as an adjective (obsolete):

    Imperial or regal.