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BNC: 19498 COCA: 18295

dictatorial

1 ENTRIES FOUND:
dictatorial /ˌdɪktəˈtorijəl/ adjective
dictatorial
/ˌdɪktəˈtorijəl/
adjective
Learner's definition of DICTATORIAL
: of, relating to, or ruled by a dictator独裁的;专制的
[more dictatorial; most dictatorial] disapprovingused to describe a person who tries to control other people in a forceful and unfair way专横的;发号施令的

— dictatorially

adverb
BNC: 19498 COCA: 18295

dictatorial

adjective

dic·​ta·​to·​ri·​al ˌdik-tə-ˈtȯr-ē-əl How to pronounce dictatorial (audio)
1
a
: of, relating to, or befitting a dictator
dictatorial power
b
: ruled by a dictator
2
: oppressive to or arrogantly overbearing toward others
dictatorially adverb
dictatorialness noun
Choose the Right Synonym for dictatorial

dictatorial, magisterial, dogmatic, doctrinaire, oracular mean imposing one's will or opinions on others.

dictatorial stresses autocratic, high-handed methods and a domineering manner.

exercised dictatorial control over the office

magisterial stresses assumption or use of prerogatives appropriate to a magistrate or schoolmaster in forcing acceptance of one's opinions.

the magisterial tone of his pronouncements

dogmatic implies being unduly and offensively positive in laying down principles and expressing opinions.

dogmatic about what is art and what is not

doctrinaire implies a disposition to follow abstract theories in framing laws or policies affecting people.

a doctrinaire approach to improving the economy

oracular implies the manner of one who delivers opinions in cryptic phrases or with pompous dogmatism.

a designer who is the oracular voice of fashion

Example Sentences

He was given dictatorial powers. a dictatorial leader with total control over people's lives
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Word History

Etymology

Latin dictātōrius "of a dictator" (derivative of dictātor dictator) + -al entry 1

First Known Use

1587, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of dictatorial was in 1587
BNC: 19498 COCA: 18295

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