The difference between Dictatorial and Imperious

When used as adjectives, dictatorial means of or pertaining to a dictator, whereas imperious means domineering, arrogant, or overbearing.


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  1. Dictatorial as an adjective:

    of or pertaining to a dictator

  2. Dictatorial as an adjective:

    in the manner of a dictator, usually with callous disregard for others

  1. Imperious as an adjective:

    Domineering, arrogant, or overbearing.

  2. Imperious as an adjective:

    Urgent.

  3. Imperious as an adjective (obsolete):

    Imperial or regal.

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