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TYRANNICALLY
Etymology
Adverb
tyrannically (comparative more tyrannically, superlative most tyrannically)
In a tyrannical manner
Source: Wiktionary
TYRANNIC
Ty*ran"nic, Ty*ran"nic*al, a. Etym: [L. tyrannicus, Gr. tyrannique. See Tyrant.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to a tyrant; suiting a tyrant; unjustly severe in government; absolute; imperious; despotic; cruel; arbitrary; as, a tyrannical prince; a tyrannical master; tyrannical government. "A power tyrannical." Shak. Our sects a more tyrannic power assume. Roscommon. The oppressor ruled tyrannic where he durst. Pope.
– Ty*ran"nic*al*ly, adv.
– Ty*ran"nic*al*ness, .
TYRANNICAL
Ty*ran"nic, Ty*ran"nic*al, a. Etym: [L. tyrannicus, Gr. tyrannique. See Tyrant.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to a tyrant; suiting a tyrant; unjustly severe in government; absolute; imperious; despotic; cruel; arbitrary; as, a tyrannical prince; a tyrannical master; tyrannical government. "A power tyrannical." Shak. Our sects a more tyrannic power assume. Roscommon. The oppressor ruled tyrannic where he durst. Pope.
– Ty*ran"nic*al*ly, adv.
– Ty*ran"nic*al*ness, .
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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