DICTATORIALLY

dictatorially, autocratically, magisterially

(adverb) in an overbearingly domineering manner; as a dictator; “this manager acts dictatorially toward his colleagues”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

dictatorially (comparative more dictatorially, superlative most dictatorially)

In a dictatorial manner.

Source: Wiktionary


DICTATORIAL

Dic`ta*to"ri*al, a. Etym: [Cf. F. dictatorial.]

1. Pertaining or suited to a dictator; absolute. Military powers quite dictatorial. W. Irving.

2. Characteristic of a dictator; imperious; dogmatical; overbearing; as, a dictatorial tone or manner.

– Dic`ta*to"ri*al*ly, adv.

– Dic`ta*to"ri*al*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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