autocratic
adjective
1. offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
- an autocratic person
- autocratic behavior
Similar word(s): domineering, bossy, dominating, magisterial, peremptory
2. characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty
- autocratic government
Similar word(s): undemocratic, authoritarian, despotic, dictatorial, tyrannic, tyrannical
Sentences with autocratic as an adjective:
- In recent times the British prime minister has become increasingly autocratic.
- Despite his lack of any actual authority his autocratic demeanour annoyed many of his colleagues.