Peremptorily
adverb
In a way that ends all debate or argument; expressing command.
He peremptorily rejected the offer.
Often appears as...
- reject peremptorily
- order peremptorily
Usage tips
Formal
adverb
In a manner leaving no opportunity for denial or refusal.
She was peremptorily dismissed from the job.
Often appears as...
- dismiss peremptorily
- interrupt peremptorily
Usage tips
Formal
adverb
In a way that ends all debate or argument; expressing command.
He peremptorily rejected the offer.
Often appears as...
- reject peremptorily
- order peremptorily
Usage tips
Formal
adverb
In a manner leaving no opportunity for denial or refusal.
She was peremptorily dismissed from the job.
Often appears as...
- dismiss peremptorily
- interrupt peremptorily
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Absolute Authority
Use 'peremptorily' to show someone making a final decision without considering others' opinions.
The judge peremptorily denied the appeal.
Pro Tip 2/3Conversation Ender
'Peremptorily' often signifies that further discussion is pointless.
She peremptorily ended the argument, leaving no room for response.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Emotion
The word can convey annoyance or impatience when used in commands.
He peremptorily told the children to be quiet.
Pro Tip 1/3Absolute Authority
Use 'peremptorily' to show someone making a final decision without considering others' opinions.
The judge peremptorily denied the appeal.
Pro Tip 2/3Conversation Ender
'Peremptorily' often signifies that further discussion is pointless.
She peremptorily ended the argument, leaving no room for response.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Emotion
The word can convey annoyance or impatience when used in commands.
He peremptorily told the children to be quiet.
Pro Tip 1/3Absolute Authority
Use 'peremptorily' to show someone making a final decision without considering others' opinions.
The judge peremptorily denied the appeal.
Pro Tip 2/3Conversation Ender
'Peremptorily' often signifies that further discussion is pointless.
She peremptorily ended the argument, leaving no room for response.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Emotion
The word can convey annoyance or impatience when used in commands.
He peremptorily told the children to be quiet.
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abruptionauthoritativecategoricalcommandconclusivedecisivedogmaticallyforceful
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Quote examples
William Godwin
English Writer
I am most peremptorily of opinion against putting children extremely forward. If they desire it themselves, I would not balk them, for I love to attend to these unsophisticated indications. But otherwise, 'festina lente' is my maxim in education.
Quote examples
William Godwin
English Writer
I am most peremptorily of opinion against putting children extremely forward. If they desire it themselves, I would not balk them, for I love to attend to these unsophisticated indications. But otherwise, 'festina lente' is my maxim in education.
Example 1 of 1
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