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magisterialhaving or showing great authority and dignity; commanding respect

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: having or showing great authority and dignity; commanding respect

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌmædʒɪˈstɪriəl/

Korean meaning: 권위 있고 위엄 있는; 존경받을 만한

Korean pronunciation: 매지**스**티리얼

Example Sentences

  • The principal's magisterial glare silenced the entire cafeteria faster than a fire alarm.
  • She delivered her presentation with such magisterial confidence that even the CEO took notes.
  • His magisterial attitude at the pizza party made everyone wonder if he thought he was the Pope of Pepperoni.

magisterial

ADJECTIVE

//ˌmædʒɪˈstɪriəl//

having or showing great authority and dignity; commanding respect

magisterial concept
💡 Concept

a distinguished judge sits elevated at the bench, wearing ceremonial robes and holding a gavel with perfect posture. The judge's stern yet fair expression commands immediate attention from everyone present. When the judge raises one hand, all conversations in the courtroom instantly stop. The gesture creates complete silence and order throughout the room. Lawyers, court staff, and observers all turn toward the judge with respectful attention. Everyone straightens up and shows clear deference to the judge's presence. having great authority and dignity that commands respect

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌmædʒɪˈstɪriəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌmædʒɪˈstɪəriəl/

🌳Etymology

Rootmagister
Suffix--ial

Origin

From Latin 'magister' meaning teacher or master. In ancient Rome, a magister was a person of high authority and learning, which evolved into the modern meaning of 'authoritative and dignified.'

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The principal's magisterial glare silenced the entire cafeteria faster than a fire alarm.

She delivered her presentation with such magisterial confidence that even the CEO took notes.

😄 Fun example

His magisterial attitude at the pizza party made everyone wonder if he thought he was the Pope of Pepperoni.

The professor's magisterial command of the subject impressed all the graduate students.

😄 Fun example

Even while wearing bunny slippers, she maintained her magisterial dignity during the video conference.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

authoritativecommandingimperiousdignifieddomineering

Antonyms

humblesubmissivemeek

Related

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