Magisterial Definition

magisterial
adjective
  1. of or relating to a magistrate; "official magisterial functions"
  2. offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power; "an autocratic person"; "autocratic behavior"; "a bossy way of ordering others around"; "a rather aggressive and dominating character"; "managed the employees in an aloof magisterial way"; "a swaggering peremptory manner"
  3. used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person; "his distinguished bearing"; "the monarch's imposing presence"; "she reigned in magisterial beauty"

"Magisterial" in song lyrics

See how magisterial is used in real songs:

  • "Black hand, made man, avanti magisterial"
    Soul Kid Klik — Masters of the Game
  • "district magisterial"
    AOL — AOL
  • "center county district magisterial"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "magisterial"

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