imperatively (C1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ɪmˈperətɪvli/

Definition

In a way that is extremely important or necessary, demanding immediate attention or action.

Examples

• The situation required them to act imperatively.

• She spoke imperatively, her voice leaving no room for doubt.

• We must address this issue imperatively before it escalates.

How to Use imperatively

imperatively important (collocation)

Extremely important and requiring immediate attention. — "It is imperatively important to follow the safety guidelines."

imperatively need (collocation)

To have a strong and urgent requirement for something. — "The company imperatively needs to increase its sales."

imperatively require (collocation)

To demand something with great urgency. — "The situation imperatively requires a swift response."

Synonyms of imperatively

Words with a similar meaning to imperatively:

• urgently
• critically
• essentially
• mandatorily

Antonyms of imperatively

Words with the opposite meaning to imperatively:

• optionally
• unimportantly

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