domineering
part of speech
adjective (domineering, more domineering); verb domineer
meaning for a pupil
1) Domineering describes someone who tries to control other people all the time and tells them what to do without listening. tree →
2) It means bossy in a strong, unpleasant way. tree →
sense in the lessons
Used in stories and in lessons about friendships and families to describe a bossy, controlling character. Tells the reader that person does not respect others' choices. Phrases: domineering parent, domineering boss, domineering manner.
examples
- The domineering captain never let anyone else choose the game. tree →
- Her domineering older cousin decided everything. tree →
- In the story the domineering queen ruled with fear. tree →
- Nobody liked working with the domineering boy. tree →
- He realised he was being domineering and asked what others thought. tree →
- A domineering friend can make you feel small. tree →
note
Stronger and more negative than «bossy». Pronounced «dom-i-NEER-ing». Related: dominate, dominant. Being a leader is not the same as being domineering: good leaders listen.
Trees and pragmatics
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