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domineering — asserting one's will over another in an arrogant way; overbearing and controlling

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: asserting one's will over another in an arrogant way; overbearing and controlling

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌdɑːmɪˈnɪrɪŋ/

Example Sentences

  • My domineering cat thinks he owns the entire house and demands tribute in the form of treats.
  • She couldn't stand her domineering mother-in-law always telling her how to cook.
  • The domineering GPS kept insisting I turn left into a lake, so I decided to trust my own judgment.

domineering

ADJECTIVE

[/ˌdɑːmɪˈnɪrɪŋ/]

asserting one's will over another in an arrogant way; overbearing and controlling

a stern-faced manager leans forward aggressively with pointed finger, towering over seated employees around a conference table. The boss's posture shows complete authority as they dismiss others' ideas with a dismissive wave. The employees shrink back in their chairs with worried expressions and downcast eyes. Papers and notebooks lie forgotten as the workers become silent and submissive. Some colleagues exchange nervous glances while others stare at the table to avoid confrontation. someone asserting their will over others in an arrogant and overbearing way
💡 Concept

a stern-faced manager leans forward aggressively with pointed finger, towering over seated employees around a conference table. The boss's posture shows complete authority as they dismiss others' ideas with a dismissive wave. The employees shrink back in their chairs with worried expressions and downcast eyes. Papers and notebooks lie forgotten as the workers become silent and submissive. Some colleagues exchange nervous glances while others stare at the table to avoid confrontation. someone asserting their will over others in an arrogant and overbearing way

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌdɑːmɪˈnɪrɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌdɒmɪˈnɪərɪŋ/

🌳Etymology

Rootdomin-
Suffix--eer

Origin

From Latin 'dominus' meaning 'master' or 'lord', which evolved into the verb 'dominate' meaning 'to rule over'. The '-ing' suffix creates an adjective describing someone who dominates others.

Breakdown

domin- (master/rule) + -eer (agent suffix meaning 'one who does') + -ing (adjective suffix)

🎵Rhyme

engineeringpioneeringvolunteering
engineering
pioneering
volunteering

🔗Collocations

domineering personality
domineering behavior
domineering mother
domineering boss
domineering attitude
domineering husband

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

“My domineering cat thinks he owns the entire house and demands tribute in the form of treats.”

“She couldn't stand her domineering mother-in-law always telling her how to cook.”

😄 Fun example

“The domineering GPS kept insisting I turn left into a lake, so I decided to trust my own judgment.”

“His domineering management style drove away many talented employees.”

📚Related Words

Synonyms

overbearingauthoritariantyrannicalcontrollingimperious

Antonyms

submissivehumblemeek

Related

dominantdictatorialbossyautocratic

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