overbearing

overbearing

adj

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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