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View usage for: (mædʒɪstɪəriəl) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]If you describe someone's behaviour or work as magisterial, you mean that they show great authority or ability. [formal] ...his magisterial voice and bearing. The Cambridge World History of Human Disease is a magisterial work. Synonyms: authoritative, lordly, commanding, masterful More Synonyms of magisterial magisterial in British English (ˌmædʒɪˈstɪərɪəl) adjective1. commanding; authoritative 2. domineering; dictatorial 3. of or relating to a teacher or person of similar status 4. of or relating to a magistrate Derived forms magisterially (ˌmagisˈterially) adverb magisterialness (ˌmagisˈterialness) noun Word origin C17: from Late Latin magisteriālis, from magister master magisterial in American English (ˌmædʒɪsˈtɪriəl) adjective1. of or suitable for a magistrate or master 2. showing or having the skill or knowledge of a master; expert 3. authoritative; official SIMILAR WORDS: ˈmasterful Derived forms magisterially (ˌmagisˈterially) adverb Word origin ML magisterialis < LL magisterius < L magister, a master Examples of 'magisterial' in a sentencemagisterial Definition commanding and authoritative his magisterial voice and bearing Synonyms Opposites shy , humble , submissive , subservient , diffident , deferential , servile , wimpish or wimpy (informal) Additional synonymsDefinition having the air of authority The voice at the other end of the line was serious and commanding. Synonyms authoritative, imposing, impressive, compelling, assertive, forceful, autocratic, peremptoryDefinition used to being obeyed She gave him a witheringly imperious look. Synonyms domineering, dictatorial, bossy (informal), haughty, lordly, commanding, arrogant, authoritative, autocratic, overbearing, tyrannical, magisterial, despotic, high-handed, overweening, tyrannous Definition domineering or authoritarian Successful businesses need bold, masterful managers. Synonyms domineering, authoritative, dictatorial, bossy (informal), arrogant, imperious, overbearing, tyrannical, magisterial, despotic, high-handed, peremptory, overweening, self-willedNearby words ofmagisterial - magic
- magical
- magician
- magisterial
- magistrate
- magnanimity
- magnanimous
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