English to English
despotic
(d/I/'sp/A/t/I/k
)
adjective (a)
- belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot(adj.pert)source: wordnet30
- Having the character of, or pertaining to, a despot; absolute in power; possessing and abusing unlimited power; evincing despotism; tyrannical; arbitrary.(adjective)source: webster1913
adjective satellite (s)
- ruled by or characteristic of a despot(adj.all)Example:
Moved from a feudal to a despotic order.
His administration was arrogant and despotic.
source: wordnet30 - characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty(adj.all)Example:
Despotic rulers.
source: wordnet30
Advertisement
