Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • In a peremptory manner; absolutely; positively; decisively; so as to preclude further question or debate.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • adverb In a peremptory manner; absolutely; positively.

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  • adverb In a peremptory manner; In a commanding tone, brooking no delay.

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  • adverb in an imperative and commanding manner

Etymologies

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peremptory +‎ -ly

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Examples

  • ‘Perfishka!’ he called peremptorily all of a sudden,

    A Sportsman's Sketches 2003

  • She called peremptorily, the first time in her life that she had acted that way.

    The Women’s Room Marilyn French 1977

  • She called peremptorily, the first time in her life that she had acted that way.

    The Women’s Room Marilyn French 1977

  • She called peremptorily, the first time in her life that she had acted that way.

    The Women’s Room Marilyn French 1977

  • "Caroline!" he called peremptorily, going to the head of the stairs,

    The Beth Book Being a Study of the Life of Elizabeth Caldwell Maclure, a Woman of Genius Sarah Grand

  • "Aunt Kate -- Aunt Kate!" he called peremptorily, as Ann humbly shook her head, "Miss Ann's not seen the cow -- or the, chickens -- nor the horses!"

    The Visioning Susan Glaspell 1915

  • "Harris!" some one called peremptorily, and she turned to see

    The Iron Woman Margaret Wade Campbell Deland 1901

  • The signorina watched him a moment with amused comprehension, then she called peremptorily:

    Jerry Junior Jean Webster 1896

  • The signorina watched him a moment with amused comprehension, then she called peremptorily --

    Jerry Jean Webster 1896

  • I called peremptorily, for he was on the point of closing the door.

    That Affair Next Door Anna Katharine Green 1890

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  • At the front door of the palace, he said peremptorily to a uniformed attendant in a black jacket with golden epaulets, “Artur, show this cit the Catherine Room.

    July 12, 2018