different between lordly vs dictatorial
lordly
English
Alternative forms
- Lordly
Etymology
From Middle English louerdlich, lordlyche, lordeliche, from Old English hl?fordl?? (“lordly; heroic; noble”), equivalent to lord +? -ly.
The adverb is from Middle English lordly, lordely, lordliche.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /?l??(?)dli/
Adjective
lordly (comparative lordlier or more lordly, superlative lordliest or most lordly)
- Of or relating to a lord.
- Show us your lordly might: demonstrate that you can order people and get them to obey.
- 1880, John Nichols, The Gentleman's Magazine - Volume 248 - Page 60:
- But they are the peers of the Queensland Parliament, and, having no lordly robes, must approach the Old Country model as closely as possible.
- 2006, Steve Wharton, Screening Reality - Page 104:
- [...] in that some form of duty and sacrifice (here, participation in the 1848 Revolution and a recognition of his lordly duty) is not only beneficially character- forming but also leads ultimately to a condition which is 'sublime'.
- 2011, Thomas Smith, C. Matthew McMahon, Therese B. McMahon, Select Memoirs of the English and Scottish Divines: - Page 282:
- Samson, in reply to this, says, “If you are not lordly, nor value your lordly title, as you tell me, and I trust in truth and sincerity, shall I call you a phoenix?
- 2011, Mary Jane Staples, Appointment At The Palace: An Adams Family Saga Novel - Page 275:
- [...] he's still got his lordly habits, and more so since coming out of the war as a general.' 'A colonel, Sammy,' said Rachel. 'Same thing, good as,' said Sammy. 'Boots, of course, does wear his lordly crown with style,' said Rachel. 'Don't I know it?
- Having the qualities of a lord; lordlike; noble
- Appropriate for, or suitable to, a lord; glorious.
- 1849, Alfred, Lord Tennyson, In Memorium A. H. H.
- The maidens gathered strength and grace / And presence, lordlier than before.
- 1849, Alfred, Lord Tennyson, In Memorium A. H. H.
- Proud; haughty; imperious; insolent.
Derived terms
- lordliness
Translations
Adverb
lordly (comparative lordlier, superlative lordliest)
- In the manner of a lord. Showing command or nobility.
- 1891, Sir Edwin Arnold, The Light of the World: Or, The Great Consummation,[1] Book I — “Mary Magdalene”, Funk & Wagnalls, page 56,
- […] / And Herod's painted pinnaces, ablaze / With lamps, and brazen shields and spangled slaves, / Came and went lordly at Tiberias; / […]
- 1891, Sir Edwin Arnold, The Light of the World: Or, The Great Consummation,[1] Book I — “Mary Magdalene”, Funk & Wagnalls, page 56,
Anagrams
- drolly
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dictatorial
English
Etymology
dictator +? -ial.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): [d?kt??t??????]
Adjective
dictatorial (comparative more dictatorial, superlative most dictatorial)
- of or pertaining to a dictator
- in the manner of a dictator, usually with callous disregard for others
- Synonyms: see Thesaurus:bossy
Derived terms
- dictatorialism
Translations
French
Etymology
From dictateur +? -ial.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /dik.ta.t?.?jal/
Adjective
dictatorial (feminine singular dictatoriale, masculine plural dictatoriaux, feminine plural dictatoriales)
- dictatorial
Further reading
- “dictatorial” in Trésor de la langue française informatisé (The Digitized Treasury of the French Language).
Portuguese
Adjective
dictatorial m or f (plural dictatoriais, comparable)
- Obsolete spelling of ditatorial
Romanian
Etymology
From French dictatorial
Adjective
dictatorial m or n (feminine singular dictatorial?, masculine plural dictatoriali, feminine and neuter plural dictatoriale)
- dictatorial
Declension
Spanish
Etymology
Formed from Latin dictator and the suffix -al.
Adjective
dictatorial (plural dictatoriales)
- dictatorial
Derived terms
- antidictatorial
Related terms
- dictador
Further reading
- “dictatorial” in Diccionario de la lengua española, Vigésima tercera edición, Real Academia Española, 2014.
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