tyrannically en · ADV
Pronunciation
- /təˈrænək(ə)li/ (US)
Etymology
Etymology tree English tyrannical Proto-Indo-European *leyg-der. Proto-Germanic *līkąder. Proto-Germanic *-līkaz Proto-Germanic *-ê Proto-Germanic *-līkê Proto-West Germanic *-līkē Old English -līċe Middle English -ly English -ly English tyrannically From tyrannical + -ly.
Meanings
- In a tyrannical or oppressive manner; as by a tyrant.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most tyrannically | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more tyrannically | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Antonyms
justly · benevolently · mercifully · fairly
Synonyms
autocratically · despotically · dictatorially · oppressively
Translations (7)
gl tiranicamente (in a tyrannical manner) · pt tiranicamente (in a tyrannical manner) · fr tyranniquement (in a tyrannical manner) · fi tyrannimaisesti (in a tyrannical manner) · it tirannicamente (in a tyrannical manner) · es tiránicamente (in a tyrannical manner) · ca tirànicament (in a tyrannical manner)