Synonyms for magisterial


Grammar : Adj
Spell : maj-uh-steer-ee-uh l
Phonetic Transcription : ˌmædʒ əˈstɪər i əl

Top 10 synonyms for magisterial Other synonyms for the word magisterial

Définition of magisterial

Origin :
  • 1630s, from Medieval Latin magisterialis "of or pertaining to the office of magistrate, director, or teacher," from Late Latin magisterius "having authority of a magistrate," from magister "chief, director" (see master (n.)). Related: Magisterially.
  • adj authoritative
  • adj domineering
Example sentences :
  • A magisterial study it was, which not one of our "young masters" could paint.
  • Extract from : « His Masterpiece » by Emile Zola
  • Such was the man entrusted with more than magisterial power.
  • Extract from : « The History of Tasmania , Volume II (of 2) » by John West
  • I have had the magisterial account already, and now wish to have yours.
  • Extract from : « Dulcibel » by Henry Peterson
  • "Then I am more learned than they are," said l'Encuerado, with a magisterial air.
  • Extract from : « Adventures of a Young Naturalist » by Lucien Biart
  • It was in this magisterial attitude that he began the examination.
  • Extract from : « Notre-Dame de Paris » by Victor Hugo
  • "Let the recognizances be estreated," was the magisterial comment.
  • Extract from : « The Magnificent Montez » by Horace Wyndham
  • I never allow anything to interfere with my magisterial duties.
  • Extract from : « Dick Cheveley » by W. H. G. Kingston
  • There is little that is official or magisterial about the volumes.
  • Extract from : « John Forster » by Percy Hethrington Fitzgerald
  • A policeman in front of him was holding up a magisterial hand.
  • Extract from : « The Kingdom Round the Corner » by Coningsby Dawson
  • Nevertheless, in his most magisterial voice he demanded: "What are you doing here?"
  • Extract from : « The Burglars' Club » by Henry A. Hering
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