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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