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BNC: 23576 COCA: 24112

magisterial

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magisterial /ˌmæʤəˈstirijəl/ adjective
magisterial
/ˌmæʤəˈstirijəl/
adjective
Learner's definition of MAGISTERIAL
1 
[more magisterial; most magisterial] formal : showing impressive knowledge about a subject知识丰富的；具有权威性的
2 
[more magisterial; most magisterial] formal : having the confident quality of someone who expects to be obeyed by other people权威的；威严的；专横的
3 
: of or relating to a magistrate地方行政官的；地方执法官的

— magisterially

/ˌmæʤəˈstirijəli/ adverb
BNC: 23576 COCA: 24112

magisterial

adjective

mag·​is·​te·​ri·​al ˌma-jə-ˈstir-ē-əl How to pronounce magisterial (audio)
1
a(1)
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a master or teacher : authoritative
(2)
: marked by an overbearingly dignified or assured manner or aspect
b
: of, relating to, or required for a master's degree
2
: of or relating to a magistrate or a magistrate's office or duties
magisterially
ˌma-jə-ˈstir-ē-ə-lē How to pronounce magisterial (audio)
adverb

Synonyms

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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 spoke with a magisterial tone. a magisterial biography of Thomas Jefferson that has never been superseded
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Word History

Etymology

Late Latin magisterialis of authority, from magisterium office of a master, from magister

First Known Use

1632, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Time Traveler
The first known use of magisterial was in 1632
BNC: 23576 COCA: 24112

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