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- [dom-uh-neer-ing]
- /ˌdɒm əˈnɪər ɪŋ/
- /ˌdɒm.ɪˈnɪə.rɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dom-uh-neer-ing]
- /ˌdɒm əˈnɪər ɪŋ/
Definitions of domineering word
- adjective domineering inclined to rule arbitrarily or despotically; overbearing; tyrannical: domineering parents. 1
- noun domineering Present participle of domineer. 1
- adjective domineering controlling 1
- adjective domineering If you say that someone is domineering, you disapprove of them because you feel that they try to control other people without any consideration for their feelings or opinions. 0
- adjective domineering acting with or showing arrogance or tyranny; imperious 0
- adjective domineering arrogant; overbearing; tyrannical 0
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Origin of domineering
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1580-90; domineer + -ing2
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Parts of speech for Domineering
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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domineering popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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adj domineering
- overbearing — domineering; dictatorial; haughtily or rudely arrogant.
- dictatorial — Dictatorial means controlled or used by a dictator.
- imperious — domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing: an imperious manner; an imperious person.
- autocratic — An autocratic person or organization has complete power and makes decisions without asking anyone else's advice.
- bossy — If you describe someone as bossy, you mean that they enjoy telling people what to do.
adjective domineering
- dominant — ruling, governing, or controlling; having or exerting authority or influence: dominant in the chain of command.
- officious — objectionably aggressive in offering one's unrequested and unwanted services, help, or advice; meddlesome: an officious person.
- authoritarian — If you describe a person or an organization as authoritarian, you are critical of them controlling everything rather than letting people decide things for themselves.
- forceful — full of force; powerful; vigorous; effective: a forceful plea for peace.
- assertive — Someone who is assertive states their needs and opinions clearly, so that people take notice.
Antonyms for domineering
adj domineering
- democratic — A democratic country, government, or political system is governed by representatives who are elected by the people.
- servile — slavishly submissive or obsequious; fawning: servile flatterers.
- submissive — inclined or ready to submit or yield to the authority of another; unresistingly or humbly obedient: submissive servants.
- humble — not proud or arrogant; modest: to be humble although successful.
- yielding — inclined to give in; submissive; compliant: a timid, yielding man.
adjective domineering
- meek — humbly patient or docile, as under provocation from others.
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