Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [maj-uh-steer-ee-uh l]
- /ˌmædʒ əˈstɪər i əl/
- /ˌmædʒ.ɪˈstɪə.ri.əl/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [maj-uh-steer-ee-uh l]
- /ˌmædʒ əˈstɪər i əl/
Definitions of magisterial word
- adjective magisterial of, relating to, or befitting a master; authoritative; weighty; of importance or consequence: a magisterial pronouncement by the director of the board. 1
- adjective magisterial imperious; domineering: a magisterial tone of command. 1
- adjective magisterial of or befitting a magistrate or the office of a magistrate: The judge spoke with magisterial gravity. 1
- adjective magisterial of the rank of a magistrate: magisterial standing. 1
- noun magisterial Having or showing great authority. 1
- adjective magisterial commanding or dignified 1
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Origin of magisterial
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
1625-35; < Late Latin magisteriālis; see magisterium, -al1
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Parts of speech for Magisterial
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
magisterial popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% 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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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for magisterial
adj magisterial
- autocratic — An autocratic person or organization has complete power and makes decisions without asking anyone else's advice.
- domineering — inclined to rule arbitrarily or despotically; overbearing; tyrannical: domineering parents.
- imperious — domineering in a haughty manner; dictatorial; overbearing: an imperious manner; an imperious person.
- masterful — dominating; self-willed; imperious.
- pompous — characterized by an ostentatious display of dignity or importance: a pompous minor official.
adjective magisterial
- superior — higher in station, rank, degree, importance, etc.: a superior officer.
- highhanded — Alternative spelling of high-handed.
- commanding — If you are in a commanding position or situation, you are in a strong or powerful position or situation.
- majestic — characterized by or possessing majesty; of lofty dignity or imposing aspect; stately; grand: the majestic Alps.
- imposing — very impressive because of great size, stately appearance, dignity, elegance, etc.: Notre Dame, Rheims, and other imposing cathedrals of France.
Antonyms for magisterial
adjective magisterial
- diffident — lacking confidence in one's own ability, worth, or fitness; timid; shy.
- lightweight — light in weight.
Top questions with magisterial
- what magisterial district do i live in?
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