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- [drey-koh-nee-uh n, druh-]
- /dreɪˈkoʊ ni ən, drə-/
- /drəˈkəʊ.ni.ən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [drey-koh-nee-uh n, druh-]
- /dreɪˈkoʊ ni ən, drə-/
Definitions of draconian word
- adjective draconian of, relating to, or characteristic of the Athenian statesman Draco, or his severe code of laws. 1
- adjective draconian (often lowercase) rigorous; unusually severe or cruel: Draconian forms of punishment. 1
- noun draconian (of laws or their application) excessively harsh and severe. 1
- adjective draconian severe, harsh 1
- adjective draconian Draconian laws or measures are extremely harsh and severe. 0
- adjective draconian of or relating to Draco, 7th-century Athenian statesman and lawmaker, or his code of laws, which prescribed death for almost every offence 0
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Origin of draconian
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
1810-20; < Latin Dracōn- (stem of Draco) + -ian
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Parts of speech for Draconian
noun
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preposition
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draconian popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for draconian
adj draconian
- oppressive — burdensome, unjustly harsh, or tyrannical: an oppressive king; oppressive laws.
- strict — characterized by or acting in close conformity to requirements or principles: a strict observance of rituals.
- cruel — Someone who is cruel deliberately causes pain or distress to people or animals.
- severe — harsh; unnecessarily extreme: severe criticism; severe laws.
- heavy-handed — oppressive; harsh: a heavy-handed master.
adjective draconian
Antonyms for draconian
adj draconian
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- gentle — kindly; amiable: a gentle manner.
- mild — amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others.
- temperate — moderate or self-restrained; not extreme in opinion, statement, etc.: a temperate response to an insulting challenge.
- amenable — If you are amenable to something, you are willing to do it or accept it.
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