magisterial
magisterial · more magisterial · most magisterial
Befitting the status or skill of a magister or masterBefitting the status or skill of a magister or master; authoritative, masterly.
/madʒɪˈstɪəɹɪəl/
Meaning
3 sensesBefitting the status or skill of a magister or master; authoritative, masterly.
Of or pertaining to a master, magistrate, the magisterium, or one in authority.
of or relating to a magistrate
Pertaining to, produced by, or of the nature of, magistery.
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
From Late Latin magisterialis, from Latin magisterium.From Late Latin magisterialis, from Latin magisterium.
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Forms
more magisterial, most magisterial| Comparative | more magisterial Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most magisterial Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
7 synonymsClose in meaning
- used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person:distinguishedgrandimposing
- offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power:bossydominatinghigh-and-mightyperemptory
Word family
5 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
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