overbearing

overbearing

adjective

Definition of OVERBEARING

1

a : tending to overwhelm : overpowering

b : decisively important : dominant

2

: harshly and haughtily arrogant

— over·bear·ing·ly \-iŋ-lē\ adverb

Examples of OVERBEARING

1. He had to deal with his overbearing mother.
2. Her husband's overbearing manner made her miserable.

First Known Use of OVERBEARING

1614

Related to OVERBEARING

Synonyms

arch, big, capital, cardinal, central, chief, dominant, first, grand, great, greatest, highest, key, leading, main, master, number one (also No. 1), numero uno, foremost, overmastering, overriding, paramount, predominant, preeminent, premier, primal, primary, principal, prior, sovereign (also sovran), supreme

Antonyms

last, least

Related Words

distinguished, eminent, illustrious, noble, notable, noteworthy, outstanding, prestigious, signal, star, stellar, superior; high-level, senior, top; important, influential, major, mighty, momentous, significant; incomparable, matchless, unequaled (or unequalled), unparalleled, unsurpassed; celebrated, famed, famous, renowned

Near Antonyms

inconsequential, inconsiderable, insignificant, minor, negligible, slight, trifling, trivial, unimportant; collateral, inferior, secondary, subordinate, subsidiary

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Rhymes with OVERBEARING

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