Draconian

/dɹəˈkəʊ.ni.ən/ · adjective

Meaning

Very severe, cruel, or harsh..

Definitions by Sense

1. Very severe, cruel, or harsh.
2. (obsolete, except in fiction) Of, relating to, characteristic of, or resembling a dragon.
3. (fiction) A creature resembling a dragon.

Example Sentences

The mayor announced draconian budget cuts today.

The conflict in the countryside resulted in a far more draconian punishment. The Southern Cross flag flew over the camps of striking shearers, who in revenge for their victimisation burned grass, fences, buildings and even riverboats[…]

Perhaps lessons had already been learned from the Draconian infrastructure cuts on the Waterloo-Exeter route.

And that movement, while it was eventually crushed through the extensive use of the draconian lese majeste law, shattered the taboo, by calling openly, for the first time, for the powers and financing of the monarchy to be accountable.

The dragon came low to the earth. It defied every image of a draconian being Kulp had ever seen.

A large sandwyrm (which isn't to be confused with a sandworm) popped its draconian head from the earth.

... Draconians are fast. They'll fly to meet us no doubt. I remember after a few moments that the human queen is here as well. I call out to her, “Human queen, you are rescued by the Draconians. Come forth and know that you are safe under[…]

... Draconians keep for pets . Vithacan - Symbionts that attach themselves to other creatures and survive off their emotional energy . Soul suckers is a disrespectful term for their race . Zelerians Race of squid like creatures with few[…]

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• more draconian
• most draconian
• Draconian
• draconians

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