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MAGISTERIALLY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does magisterially mean? 

MAGISTERIALLY (adverb)
  The adverb MAGISTERIALLY has 2 senses:

1. in an overbearingly domineering manner; as a dictatorplay

2. in an authoritative and magisterial mannerplay

  Familiarity information: MAGISTERIALLY used as an adverb is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


MAGISTERIALLY (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

In an overbearingly domineering manner; as a dictator

Synonyms:

autocratically; dictatorially; magisterially

Context example:

this manager acts dictatorially toward his colleagues


Sense 2

Meaning:

In an authoritative and magisterial manner

Synonyms:

authoritatively; magisterially

Context example:

she spoke authoritatively

Pertainym:

magisterial (used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person)


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