magisterially
31solemnly — Synonyms and related words: bleakly, ceremoniously, decorously, demurely, dismally, drearily, earnestly, formally, funereally, gloomily, grandly, gravely, grimly, heavily, imposingly, in due form, in set form, loftily, magisterially, majestically …
32pompously — (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. pretentiously, conceitedly, boastfully, snobbishly, imperiously, insolently, autocratically, disdainfully, magisterially, overbearingly, proudly, ostentatiously, bombastically, theatrically, spectacularly, flamboyantly,… …
33urgently — (Roget s IV) modif. 1. [Critically] Syn. pressingly, instantly, imperatively, necessarily, indispensably, momently, requisitely, essentially, primarily, crucially, capitally, exigently. 2. [Insistently] Syn. compellingly, persuasively,… …
34magisterial — ma|gis|te|ri|al [ˌmædʒıˈstıəriəl US ˈstır ] adj [Date: 1600 1700; : Late Latin; Origin: magisterialis, from Latin magister; MAGISTRATE] 1.) a magisterial way of behaving or speaking shows that you think you have authority ▪ his magisterial voice… …
35magisterial — (adj.) 1630s, from M.L. magisterialis of or pertaining to the office of magistrate, director, or teacher, from L.L. magisterius having authority of a magistrate, from magister chief, director (see MASTER (Cf. master) (n.)). Related: Magisterially …
36World Peace Council — an instrument of Soviet foreign policy A weapon of the Cold War; and see peace: World Peace Council, see under front organization. (Bullock and Stallybrass, 1977 a magisterially dismissive comment) …
37magisterial — [ˌmadʒɪ stɪərɪəl] adjective 1》 having or showing great authority. ↘domineering; dictatorial. 2》 relating to or conducted by a magistrate. Derivatives magisterially adverb …
38ex cathedra — I. a. [L.] 1. Authoritative, formal, official, from the bench, from high authority. 2. Dogmatic, magisterial, dictatorial. II. ad. [L.] 1. Authoritatively, formally, officially, from the bench. 2. Dogmatically, magisterially, dictato …
39magisterial — adjective 1 a magisterial way of behaving or speaking shows that you think you have authority: his magisterial voice 2 a magisterial book is written by someone who has very great knowledge about a subject: his magisterial study of the First World …
40severe — severe, stern, austere, ascetic can all mean given to or characterized by strict discipline and firm restraint. Severe is applicable to persons and their looks, acts, thoughts, and utterances or to things (as laws, penalties, judgments, and… …
