Meaning of pavēlniecisks | Babel Free

Definitions

commanding, imperative, domineering, arrogant, peremptory (one who does not admit answers or objections; something that expresses such an attitude)

Examples

“pavēlniecisks vadītājs”

an arrogant, peremptory boss

“pavēlniecisks aicinājums”

an imperative, peremptory invitation (i.e., one which cannot be refused)

“runāt pavēlnieciskā tonī”

to speak in a domineering, categorical, peremptory tone

“viņš bija pašapzinīgs, noteikts, pavēlniecisks: viņš izdarījis, kā atzinis par pareizu, kā labpaticies, pateica otram “turi muti!””

he was self-confident, determined, domineering: he did as he thought right, as he felt like, (and) said to other(s): “hold your tongue!”

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