magisterially
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7.7
- adverb
- /ˌmædʒɪˈstɪrɪəli/
- Formal
:
magisterialmente
- The queen entered the hall magisterially, commanding everyone's attention as she walked.
Examples
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"Earl?" I strode outside as magisterially as I could, being still a little high.
Fiction book (1998) -
An evident guardian of conscience and the vulnerable, he was also an ardent champion of the immutability of the tradition whenever it was magisterially defined.
Academic text (2009) -
Within this media onslaught, Beyoncé and her team magisterially shaped the flow of information.
Academic text (2017) -
He spoke magisterially, his deep voice filled with authority that captivated the audience.
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The statue stood magisterially at the entrance, a symbol of strength and power for all who passed.
Synonyms
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3.6
In a very strong and forceful way
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6.7
In a confident way that makes people respect or obey you
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8.6
To speak in a commanding way that expects people to obey
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6.7
In a way like a king or queen who shows great dignity
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7.2
In a proud way that shows you feel better than other people
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5.8
To act in a strong, confident way that shows authority
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9.1
In a strong controlling way that ignores other people's opinions
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8.1
To act with complete power without asking other people what they think
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6.5
In a grand, impressive way that makes people notice
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7.0
Acts like a company leader by making decisions and taking charge
In a way that shows highest power and full freedom
A person or building with a grand, dignified look that impresses people
In a teacher-like way that explains things clearly and in detail
In a self-important, bossy way as if always right
In a way that uses very fancy words to sound important
To speak or write in a showy, formal way using fancy words
In a way that shows you think you are better than others
In a way that is very famous and respected
Antonyms
How Authoritative
Surface Forms
Morphology
magisterially = magisterial (transparent) = magister + ial + ly
The adverb is formed by the regular addition of '-ly' to the adjective 'magisterial', yielding the expected meaning 'in a magisterial manner'.
Etymology
Magisterially comes from the Latin word magister, which means 'teacher' or 'master' and is the same root as magistrate. So, to act magisterially is to behave like a 'master' or someone in charge, showing clear authority.