adj

domineering

adj

Behaving in an overbearing, controlling way toward other people.

"His domineering father never let him make his own decisions."

"She found her new boss domineering and impossible to please."

How to Use Domineering

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBossy and controlling, in a way that overrides other people's wishes.

Common mistake

Note the spelling — it comes from "domineer," not directly from "dominate," so it keeps the extra "e".

Common pairings

domineering parent domineering manner domineering personality

more domineering comparative, domineerings plural, most domineering superlative

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His _____ father never let him make his own decisions.

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