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BNC: 33330 COCA: 29216

domineering

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domineering /ˌdɑːməˈnirɪŋ/ adjective
domineering
/ˌdɑːməˈnirɪŋ/
adjective
Learner's definition of DOMINEERING
[more domineering; most domineering]
: tending too often to tell people what to do : often trying to control the behavior of others专横的；盛气凌人的
BNC: 33330 COCA: 29216

domineering

adjective

dom·​i·​neer·​ing ˌdä-mə-ˈnir-iŋ How to pronounce domineering (audio)
: inclined to exercise arbitrary and overbearing control over others
domineeringly adverb
domineeringness noun

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To be domineering is to behave like a lord. (The word lordly doesn't express quite the same thing.) Someone who tells you what you can wear or what friends you can spend time with could be called domineering; so could someone who always decides what you're going to do with your free time. Those of us who grow up with a domineering parent usually flee as soon as we're old enough.

Synonyms

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masterful, domineering, imperious, peremptory, imperative mean tending to impose one's will on others.

masterful implies a strong personality and ability to act authoritatively.

her masterful personality soon dominated the movement

domineering suggests an overbearing or arbitrary manner and an obstinate determination to enforce one's will.

children controlled by domineering parents

imperious implies a commanding nature or manner and often suggests arrogant assurance.

an imperious executive used to getting his own way

peremptory implies an abrupt dictatorial manner coupled with an unwillingness to brook disobedience or dissent.

given a peremptory dismissal

imperative implies peremptoriness arising more from the urgency of the situation than from an inherent will to dominate.

an imperative appeal for assistance

Example Sentences

the younger children in the family were controlled by a domineering older sister
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Word History

First Known Use

1588, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of domineering was in 1588
BNC: 33330 COCA: 29216

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