magisterially
41lordly — adj 1. lordlike, kinglike, kingly, regal, royal, imperial, noble, princely; formal, dignified, stately, splendid, impressive, imposing, grandiose; grand, magnificent, glorious, majestic, august; high, lofty, exalted, sublime; elegant, lavish,… …
42magisterial — UK [ˌmædʒɪˈstɪərɪəl] / US [ˌmædʒɪˈstɪrɪəl] adjective 1) a) confident and expecting to be obeyed and respected by people b) a magisterial work is written by someone whose knowledge and opinions are respected 2) relating to a magistrate Derived… …
43magisterial — /mædʒəsˈtɪəriəl / (say majuhs tearreeuhl) adjective 1. of, relating to, or befitting a master; authoritative: a magisterial pronouncement. 2. imperious; domineering. 3. of or befitting a magistrate or a magistrate s office. 4. of the rank of a… …
44magisterial — ► ADJECTIVE 1) very authoritative. 2) domineering; dictatorial. 3) relating to a magistrate. DERIVATIVES magisterially adverb. ORIGIN from Latin magister master …
45magisterial — [maj΄is tir′ē əl] adj. [ML magisterialis < LL magisterius < L magister, a MASTER] 1. of or suitable for a magistrate or master 2. showing or having the skill or knowledge of a master; expert 3. authoritative; official 4. domineering;… …
46autocratically — adverb 1. in an overbearingly domineering manner; as a dictator this manager acts dictatorially toward his colleagues • Syn: ↑dictatorially, ↑magisterially • Derived from adjective: ↑autocratic, ↑dictatorial (for …
47dictatorially — adverb in an overbearingly domineering manner; as a dictator this manager acts dictatorially toward his colleagues • Syn: ↑autocratically, ↑magisterially • Derived from adjective: ↑autocratic (for: ↑autocratically) …
48magisterial — adj. 1 imperious. 2 invested with authority. 3 of or conducted by a magistrate. 4 (of a work, opinion, etc.) highly authoritative. Derivatives: magisterially adv. Etymology: med.L magisterialis f. LL magisterius f. L magister MASTER …
