Theater demands a larger scale, or rather, these diminutive creations imperiously demand a smaller one.

"I must be told what has happened," she demanded imperiously.

My health, which is considerably impaired, imperiously demands repose and tranquillity.

There are three more sharp raps, as if someone is knocking at the door, imperiously demanding entry.

The priest imperiously demanded her attention, for she was beginning to grow confused.

I must be told all that happened, she demanded imperiously.

But evidently, Miss Taylor is a touch too imperiously demanding herself.

Cherry demanded imperiously, looking down her long nose at Paul.