What are synonyms of imperious?

Here are some synonyms for "imperious," depending on the specific nuance you want to convey:

Strong, commanding, and arrogant:

* Domineering

* Bossy

* Overbearing

* Haughty

* Arrogant

* Lordly

* Dictatorial

* Autocratic

* Tyrannical

* High-handed

More subtle, but still demanding:

* Authoritative

* Commanding

* Majestic

* Regal

* Exigent

* Peremptory

Focusing on the sense of urgency or insistence:

* Urgent

* Insistent

* Pressing

* Mandatory

Less formal, but still conveying a sense of demand:

* Bossy

* Pushy

* Demanding

The best synonym will depend on the specific context and the intended meaning.