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English adjective: magisterial | |||
| 1. | magisterial of or relating to a magistrate | ||
| Samples | Official magisterial functions. | ||
| 2. | magisterial offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power | ||
| Samples | An autocratic person. Autocratic behavior. A bossy way of ordering others around. A rather aggressive and dominating character. Managed the employees in an aloof magisterial way. A swaggering peremptory manner. | ||
| Synonyms | autocratic, bossy, dominating, high-and-mighty, peremptory | ||
| Similar | domineering | ||
| Antonyms | submissive | ||
| 3. | magisterial used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person | ||
| Samples | His distinguished bearing. The monarch's imposing presence. She reigned in magisterial beauty. | ||
| Synonyms | distinguished, grand, imposing | ||
| Similar | dignified | ||
| Antonyms | undignified | ||
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