Overlord

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvərlɔrd/

Definitions of overlord

noun a person who is in a position of power or authority over others, especially a feudal lord

Example Sentences

A1 The overlord in the story was a powerful and feared character.

A2 The overlord's castle loomed over the landscape, a symbol of his authority.

B1 The overlord's minions carried out his orders without question.

B2 The overlord's grip on power seemed unshakeable, but rumors of dissent were growing.

C1 The overlord's cruelty knew no bounds, as he punished even the slightest disobedience with harsh consequences.

C2 The overlord's downfall came swiftly and unexpectedly, as his former allies turned against him.

Examples of overlord in a Sentence

formal The overlord of the kingdom ruled with an iron fist.

informal The overlord is throwing a lavish party at the castle tonight.

slang Yo, that overlord dude is so powerful, he controls everything around here.

figurative In her mind, fear was the overlord that dictated every decision she made.

Grammatical Forms of overlord

• past tense: overlorded
• plural: overlords
• comparative: more overlordly
• superlative: most overlordly
• present tense: overlords
• future tense: will overlord
• perfect tense: have overlorded
• continuous tense: is over lording
• singular: overlord
• positive degree: overlord
• infinitive: to overlord
• gerund: overlording
• participle: overlording

Origin and Evolution of overlord

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'overlord' originated from the Old English word 'oferhlaford', which was a compound of 'ofer' meaning 'over' and 'hlaford' meaning 'lord'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'overlord' came to refer to a person who has power or authority over others, especially in a feudal system. The term has evolved to also be used in a more general sense to describe someone who has great power or control over a particular area or group of people.