autocratic

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
  2. adjective characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty

Etymology

From autocrat + -ic, equivalent to auto- + -cratic.

In classic literature

Synonyms

bossy, dominating, high-and-mighty, magisterial, peremptory

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