adv
Meaning 1
In a magisterial manner; authoritatively.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
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magisterially
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adverb
Meaning 2
in an authoritative and magisterial manner
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- she spoke authoritatively
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: authoritatively
Antonyms: none provided
adverb
Meaning 3
in an overbearingly domineering manner; as a dictator
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- this manager acts dictatorially toward his colleagues
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: dictatorially, autocratically
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
Etymology tree English magisterial Middle English -ly English -ly English magisterially From magisterial + -ly.