Dictatorial
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation [dɪktəˈtɔːɹɪəɫ] · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Dictatorial is an adjective meaning of or pertaining to a dictator.
Meaning
of or pertaining to a dictator.
More Meanings
- in the manner of a dictator, usually with callous disregard for others.
Example Sentences
"It was chiefly on account of his father," replied the Doctor, addressing the General, "that Philimore persevered in so rigidly keeping the secret of his attachment, having been once told by him, in the language of worldly dictatorial authority, that he would sooner follow him to the grave than that he should see him marry without fortune[…]
Synonyms for dictatorial
Depending on context, synonyms include domineering, autocratic, despotic, tyrannical, authoritarian, overbearing.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include despotic, autocratic, tyrannical, authoritarian, domineering, overbearing.
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