Meaning & use
Imperatively
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In a manner that is urgently necessary or commanding.
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The report imperatively demands immediate action from lawmakers.
She spoke imperatively, leaving no room for argument.
A note on using this word
Related to both senses of 'imperative'—urgently necessary and commanding in tone—this adverb can describe either pressing need or an authoritative manner of speaking.
Words with a similar meaning
urgentlycommandingly
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