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- [ti-ran-i-kuh l, tahy-]
- /tɪˈræn ɪ kəl, taɪ-/
- /tɪˈræn.ɪ.kəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ti-ran-i-kuh l, tahy-]
- /tɪˈræn ɪ kəl, taɪ-/
Definitions of tyrannical word
- adjective tyrannical of or characteristic of a tyrant. 1
- adjective tyrannical unjustly cruel, harsh, or severe; arbitrary or oppressive; despotic: a tyrannical ruler. 1
- adjective tyrannical If you describe someone as tyrannical, you mean that they are severe or unfair towards the people that they have authority over. 0
- adjective tyrannical If you describe a government or organization as tyrannical, you mean that it acts without considering the wishes of its people and treats them cruelly or unfairly. 0
- adjective tyrannical characteristic of or relating to a tyrant or to tyranny; oppressive 0
- adjective tyrannical of or suited to a tyrant; arbitrary; despotic 0
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Origin of tyrannical
First appearance:
before 1530 One of the 29% oldest English words
1530-40; < Latin tyrannic(us) (< Greek tyrannikós, equivalent to týrann(os) tyrant + -ikos -ic) + -al1
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Parts of speech for Tyrannical
noun
adjective
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preposition
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tyrannical 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for tyrannical
adj tyrannical
- absolute — Absolute means total and complete.
- absolutist — the principle or the exercise of complete and unrestricted power in government.
- absolutistic — relating to absolutism or absolutists
- all-powerful — An all-powerful person or organization has the power to do anything they want.
- arbitrary — If you describe an action, rule, or decision as arbitrary, you think that it is not based on any principle, plan, or system. It often seems unfair because of this.
adjective tyrannical
- autocratical — Autocratic.
- coldblooded — having a body temperature that fluctuates, approximating that of the surrounding air, land, or water
- compulsatory — compulsory
- czarlike — Alternative spelling of tsarlike.
- highhanded — Alternative spelling of high-handed.
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