Definition of magisterial

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  • magisterial is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 14
  • magisterial is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 14
  • magisterial is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 17

Definition of magisterial

  • used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person (adjective)

    Examples

    1. she reigned in magisterial beauty

    Synonyms

    1. distinguished
    2. grand
    3. imposing
  • offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power (adjective)

    Examples

    1. managed the employees in an aloof magisterial way

    Synonyms

    1. autocratic
    2. bossy
    3. dominating
    4. high-and-mighty
    5. peremptory
  • of or relating to a magistrate ()

    Examples

    1. official magisterial functions

See definition of magisterial in Merriam Webster