Magisterial - definition, pronunciation, transcription

*
Amer.  |ˌmædʒɪˈstɪrɪəl|  American pronunciation of the word magisterial
Brit.  |ˌmædʒɪˈstɪərɪəl|  British pronunciation of the word magisterial

adjective

- offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power (syn: autocratic, bossy, dominating, peremptory)
managed the employees in an aloof magisterial way
- used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person (syn: distinguished, grand, imposing)
she reigned in magisterial beauty

Extra examples

He spoke with a magisterial tone.

...a magisterial biography of Thomas Jefferson that has never been superseded...

Current translation version is made automatically. You can suggest your own version. Changes will take effect after the administrator approves them.
Original text in English:
Our translation to English:
Community translations to English:
    This feature is allowed to authorized users only.
    Please, register on our website at registration page. After registration you can log in and use that feature.
    Registration   Login   Home  
    ×