magisterial

adjectiveCommon GRE wordMore M words

having or showing great authority and command

In a sentence

Magisterial in a sentence

Here is an example sentence showing magisterial in a sentence.

She delivered a magisterial survey of the field that no rival could match.

Synonyms

authoritativecommandingimperiouslordly

Antonyms

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disturbing and horrifying because concerned with death

a ceremonial staff carried as a symbol of authority, or a heavy spiked club used as a weapon

to soften or break down by soaking in liquid

a scheming or crafty plot intended to do harm

a violent whirlpool or scene of turbulent disorder

the quality of being generous, noble-minded, and forgiving, especially toward rivals or enemies

generous and forgiving, especially toward a rival or weaker party

a wealthy and influential person, especially in business

Common questions

Magisterial (adjective) means having or showing great authority and command

Here is magisterial used in an example sentence: "She delivered a magisterial survey of the field that no rival could match."

Common synonyms for magisterial include authoritative, commanding, imperious, lordly.

Antonyms of magisterial include meek, deferential, submissive.

Magisterial is a GRE-level vocabulary word worth knowing for the Verbal section.

Vocabulary sticks when you meet it in real sentences. Practise these words inside text completion and sentence equivalence questions.