Tyrannical

Pronunciation: /tɪˈrænɪkəl/

Definitions of tyrannical

adjective relating to or characteristic of tyranny; oppressive and controlling

Example Sentences

A1 The tyrannical king ruled with an iron fist.

A2 The tyrannical teacher never allowed any breaks during class.

B1 The company's tyrannical policies led to low employee morale.

B2 The tyrannical government cracked down on any form of dissent.

C1 The tyrannical dictator's reign of terror lasted for decades.

C2 The tyrannical regime was finally overthrown by the people.

Examples of tyrannical in a Sentence

formal The tyrannical ruler imposed strict laws on his people.

informal My boss can be so tyrannical sometimes.

slang That teacher is so tyrannical, she never lets us have any fun.

figurative The tyrannical grip of addiction held him captive for years.

Grammatical Forms of tyrannical

• past tense: tyrannized
• plural: tyrannicals
• comparative: more tyrannical
• superlative: most tyrannical
• present tense: tyrannizes
• future tense: will tyrannize
• perfect tense: has tyrannized
• continuous tense: is tyrannizing
• singular: tyrannical
• positive degree: tyrannical
• infinitive: to tyrannize
• gerund: tyrannizing
• participle: tyrannized

Origin and Evolution of tyrannical

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'tyrannical' originated from the Greek word 'tyrannikos' which means 'of or relating to a tyrant'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tyrannical' has evolved to not only describe a ruler who exercises power in a cruel and oppressive way but also to describe any person or system that exhibits similar oppressive behavior.