Imperatively
[ɪm'pɛrətɪvli]
Definition
(adv.) In an imperative manner.
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Examples
- When, as in Macedonia, populations are mixed in a patchwork of villages and districts, the cantonal system is imperatively needed. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- The cook was imperatively ordered to produce food, and I, as imperatively, was commanded to eat. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- I scarcely know any oneMiss Lucy, who needs a friend more absolutely than you; your very faults imperatively require it. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
- In this emergency, I felt imperatively called upon to have the highest voice of the two. Wilkie Collins. The Moonstone.
- Improvement is imperatively needed. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- I now signified that it was imperatively necessary my apartment should be relieved of the honour of her presence: she went away laughing. Charlotte Bronte. Villette.
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