domineering
UK/dɒmɪ'nɪərɪŋ/US/,dɔmi'niәriŋ/
C2
Definitions
adj.
Arrogantly controlling; bossing others around.
专横的；盛气凌人的。
Root Breakdown
Root-deriveddomineerhouse, master, rule, tame
+
-ingcontinuous / action of
=domineering
From domineer (to rule arrogantly), ultimately domin (master) + the verb ending. domineering keeps the harshest edge of the dominus branch: not just being in charge, but lording it over people unpleasantly.
Example Sentences
- 1.
Her domineering boss never let anyone disagree.
- 2.
He grew up with a domineering father.
Easily Confused
domineering vs dominant — dominant is neutral (the dominant team, a dominant gene); it just means "holding the top position." domineering is always negative: controlling others in an arrogant, overbearing way. A leader can be dominant without being domineering.