Dictatorial

Pronunciation: /dɪkˌtəˈtɔriəl/

Definitions of dictatorial

adjective describing someone who behaves in an autocratic or domineering manner

Example Sentences

A1 The dictator was very dictatorial in his rule.

A2 The teacher's dictatorial behavior made the students uncomfortable.

B1 The manager's dictatorial management style led to low employee morale.

B2 The dictator's dictatorial regime oppressed the citizens for years.

C1 The CEO's dictatorial decision-making process alienated many employees.

C2 The dictator's dictatorial control over the media ensured no dissenting voices were heard.

Examples of dictatorial in a Sentence

formal The dictator's dictatorial regime oppressed its citizens.

informal The boss's dictatorial behavior is making everyone uncomfortable.

slang My teacher is so dictatorial, she never lets us have any fun in class.

figurative The strict dress code at the office felt almost dictatorial in nature.

Grammatical Forms of dictatorial

• past tense: dictated
• plural: dictatorials
• comparative: more dictatorial
• superlative: most dictatorial
• present tense: dictates
• future tense: will dictate
• perfect tense: have dictated
• continuous tense: is dictating
• singular: dictatorial
• positive degree: dictatorial
• infinitive: to dictate
• gerund: dictating
• participle: dictated

Origin and Evolution of dictatorial

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'dictatorial' originates from the Latin word 'dictatorius', which is derived from the Latin word 'dictator' meaning 'a magistrate with absolute power'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a form of government where one person holds absolute power, the term 'dictatorial' has evolved to also describe a person or behavior characterized by authoritarianism and domineering tendencies.