Lordful
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Lordful is an adjective meaning Having the manner or bearing of a lord; lordly; (by extension) authoritative; authoritarian; overbearing; bossy.
Meaning
Having the manner or bearing of a lord; lordly; (by extension) authoritative; authoritarian; overbearing; bossy.
Example Sentences
The only thing he ever did wrong was his goodness and his not very faithful wife; his fat and 'lordful' wife who always wore a frown whenever someone visited them.
Some wives can't breathe loudly without facing the wrath of their dictator-husband. Some husbands are too lordful over their wives and make them feel incarcerated in their marriage.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include imperious, domineering, overbearing, bossy, overbossy, overmasterful.
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