i Register
In some senses, autocratic is marked as derogatory. Watch for register when choosing this word.
autocratic
UK /ˌɔːtəˈkɹætɪk/ US /ˌɑtoʊˈkɹætɪk/
adj 2
Collocations
5ADJ.
actual, energetic, many, outgoing, used, vile
VERB + AUTOCRATIC
become
AUTOCRATIC + NOUN
demeanour, impulses, personality
PREP.
from, in, with
ADV.
increasingly, somewhat
Definitions
adj
1
Of or pertaining to autocracy or to an autocrat; absolute; holding independent and arbitrary powers of government.
In recent years, the prime minister has become increasingly autocratic.
Within democracies, nationalist leaders with autocratic impulses – from outgoing President Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil to presidential hopeful Marine Le Pen in France – have seen defeats in recent months.
2
Of or pertaining to the manner of an autocrat.
Despite his lack of actual authority, his autocratic demeanour annoyed many of his colleagues.
Donna became autocratic the day Daniel born, and she realized she had absolute power over another human being.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
adjective — characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule
- authoritarian
- dictatorial
- despotic
- tyrannic
- tyrannical
adjective — offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwa
- bossy
- dominating
- high-and-mighty
- magisterial
- peremptory
Antonyms
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
601
In recent years, the prime minister has become increasingly autocratic.
Wiktionary02
Within democracies, nationalist leaders with autocratic impulses – from outgoing President Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil to presidential hopeful Marine Le Pen in France – have seen defeats in recent months
Wiktionary03
Despite his lack of actual authority, his autocratic demeanour annoyed many of his colleagues.
Wiktionary04
I recalled her as an energetic, autocratic personality.
Tatoeba · #882457905
I recalled her as an energetic, autocratic personality, somewhat inclined to charitable and social notoriety.
Tatoeba · #882458206
Is Algeria an autocratic state?
Tatoeba · #10078047Usage Notes
Your note
not saved0 chars