English Dictionary

DESPOTICAL

Pronunciation (US): Play  (GB): Play

 Dictionary entry overview: What does despotical mean? 

DESPOTICAL (adjective)
  The adjective DESPOTICAL has 1 sense:

1. belonging to or having the characteristics of a despotplay

  Familiarity information: DESPOTICAL used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


DESPOTICAL (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Synonyms:

despotic; despotical

Pertainym:

despot (a cruel and oppressive dictator)

Derivation:

despot (a cruel and oppressive dictator)


 Learn English with... Proverbs 
"You can't tell a book by its cover." (English proverb)

"Sharing and giving are the ways of God." (Native American proverb, Sauk)

"Beware of he whose goodness you can't ask for for and whose evil you can't be protected from." (Arabic proverb)

"Hang a thief when he's young, and he'll no' steal when he's old." (Scottish proverb)



ALSO IN ENGLISH DICTIONARY:


© 2000-2023 AudioEnglish.org | AudioEnglish® is a Registered Trademark | Terms of use and privacy policy
Contact