Autocratic

//ˌɔːtəˈkɹætɪk// adj

adj ·Moderate ·High school level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to autocracy or to an autocrat; absolute; holding independent and arbitrary powers of government.

    "In recent years, the prime minister has become increasingly autocratic."

  2. 2
    Of or pertaining to the manner of an autocrat. derogatory

    "Despite his lack of actual authority, his autocratic demeanour annoyed many of his colleagues."

Adjective
  1. 1
    characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty wordnet
  2. 2
    offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power wordnet

Synonyms

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authoritarianbossydespoticdictatorialdomineeringtyrannical

Example

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"I recalled her as an energetic, autocratic personality."

Etymology

From autocrat + -ic, equivalent to auto- + -cratic.

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