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Antonyms for peremptorily

Grammar : Adv
Spell : puh-remp-tuh-ree, per-uhmp-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee
Phonetic Transcription : pəˈrɛmp tə ri, ˈpɛr əmpˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i


Definition of peremptorily

Origin :
  • "decisive," mid-15c., legal term, from Anglo-French peremptorie, from Middle French peremtoire, from Latin peremptorius "destructive, decisive, final," from peremptor "destroyer," from perimpere "destroy, cut off," from per- "away entirely, to destruction" (see per) + emere "to take" (see exempt (adj.)). Of persons or their words, "certain, assured, brooking no debate," 1580s. Related: Peremptorily.
  • As in summarily : adv without delay
Example sentences :
  • Peremptorily I dismissed these harassing and frightful doubts.
  • Extract from : « The Room in the Dragon Volant » by J. Sheridan LeFanu
  • We reached the Porta Fodesta, and peremptorily bade the guard to open for us.
  • Extract from : « The Strolling Saint » by Raphael Sabatini
  • She waved him peremptorily, almost contemptuously, into silence.
  • Extract from : « The Sea-Hawk » by Raphael Sabatini
  • "Citoyenne, I am waiting for you to alight," he said peremptorily.
  • Extract from : « The Trampling of the Lilies » by Rafael Sabatini
  • "I will not be tormented with these requests, Parkes," said he, peremptorily.
  • Extract from : « Davenport Dunn, Volume 2 (of 2) » by Charles James Lever
  • "Go on with your statement, sir," said Cashel, peremptorily.
  • Extract from : « Roland Cashel » by Charles James Lever
  • "But of course, papa, you 'll not permit it; you 'll forbid him peremptorily," broke in Bella.
  • Extract from : « Tony Butler » by Charles James Lever
  • So certain that it has been refused,——peremptorily, flatly refused.
  • Extract from : « The Daltons, Volume II (of II) » by Charles James Lever
  • “Stop,” he said peremptorily, raising himself with a wrenching effort.
  • Extract from : « Nan of Music Mountain » by Frank H. Spearman
  • The crew hung in the wind, but he addressed them peremptorily.
  • Extract from : « The Frozen Pirate » by W. Clark Russell

Synonyms for peremptorily

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