transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌdik-tə-ˈtȯr-ē-əl ]
adjective
Date: 1701
1.
a. : of, relating to, or befitting a dictator
dictatorial power
b. : ruled by a dictator
2. : oppressive to or arrogantly overbearing toward others
• dic·ta·to·ri·al·ly -ē-ə-lē adverb
• dic·ta·to·ri·al·ness noun
Synonyms:
dictatorial , magisterial , dogmatic , doctrinaire , oracular mean imposing one's will or opinions on others. dictatorial stresses autocratic, high-handed methods and a domineering manner
exercised dictatorial control over the office
magisterial stresses assumption or use of prerogatives appropriate to a magistrate or schoolmaster in forcing acceptance of one's opinions
the magisterial tone of his pronouncements
dogmatic implies being unduly and offensively positive in laying down principles and expressing opinions
dogmatic about what is art and what is not
doctrinaire implies a disposition to follow abstract theories in framing laws or policies affecting people
a doctrinaire approach to improving the economy
oracular implies the manner of one who delivers opinions in cryptic phrases or with pompous dogmatism
a designer who is the oracular voice of fashion