draconian

dra·co·ni·an

adj, often capitalized \drā-ˈkō-nē-ən, drə-\

Definition of DRACONIAN

1

: of, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him

2

: cruel; also : severe <draconian littering fines>

Examples of DRACONIAN

1. The editorial criticizes the draconian measures being taken to control the spread of the disease.

Origin of DRACONIAN

Latin Dracon-, Draco, from Greek Drakōn Draco (Athenian lawgiver)

First Known Use: 1775

Rhymes with DRACONIAN

aeonian, Antonian, Baconian, Bergsonian, Bostonian, Capetonian, chelonian, Clactonian, demonian, Devonian, Estonian, Etonian, favonian, Galtonian, Gladstonian, gorgonian, Gorgonian, Houstonian, Ionian, Jacksonian, Johnsonian, Jonsonian, Miltonian, Newtonian, Oxonian, Petronian, plutonian, Samsonian, Wilsonian