peremptorily
peremptorily · more peremptorily · most peremptorily
In a peremptory mannerIn a peremptory manner; in a commanding tone, brooking no delay.
/pəˈɹɛmpt(ə)ɹəli/
Meaning
1 sensesIn a peremptory manner; in a commanding tone, brooking no delay.
He was peremptorily summoned to see the commanding officer.
in an imperative and commanding manner
Forms
more peremptorily, most peremptorily| Comparative | more peremptorily Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most peremptorily |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- in an imperative and commanding manner:imperatively
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedperemptory
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb