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domineeringly

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/ˌdɒmɪˈnɪərɪŋli/ · do-mi-neer-ingly

In a domineering manner; showing excessive control or authority over others.

Meanings

adverbformal

In a domineering manner; showing excessive control or authority over others.

ایک آمرانہ طریقے سے؛ دوسروں پر زیادہ کنٹرول یا اختیار ظاہر کرنا۔

آمرانہ طور پر

aamirana tor par

Synonyms

overbearinglybossilyoppressivelyزبر دستیحکم دینے کے انداز میںغلبہ

Antonyms

submissivelyhumblyegalitarianعاجزی سےانکساری سےبرابری کے ساتھ

Common Collocations

  • domineeringly assertive
  • domineeringly bossy
  • speak domineeringly

Example Sentences

He spoke domineeringly, making it clear he wanted to be in charge.

اس نے آمرانہ طور پر بات کی، واضح کرتے ہوئے کہ وہ چارج میں ہونا چاہتا ہے۔

Us ne aamirana tor par baat ki, wazeh karte hue ke woh charge mein hona chahta hai.

The manager acted domineeringly, leaving no room for employee input.

منصوبہ ساز نے آمرانہ طور پر عمل کیا، ملازمین کی رائے کے لیے کوئی جگہ چھوڑے بغیر۔

Mansuba saaz ne aamirana tor par amal kiya, mulazimeen ki rai ke liye koi jagah chhoday baghair.

She domineeringly took charge of the group project without consulting anyone.

اس نے کسی سے مشورہ کیے بغیر آمرانہ طور پر گروپ پروجیکٹ کی ذمہ داری لی۔

Us ne kisi se mashwara kiye baghair aamirana tor par group project ki zimmedari le.

Easily Confused With

domineer:to domineer is to assert control, while domineeringly describes the manner in which someone does that.

Word Family

domineer
verbآمرانہ ہونا
domineering
adjectiveآمرانہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Domineeringly sounds like 'dominant' + 'ly', think of someone who acts like a 'dominant' figure.

Imagine a lion dominating its territory, symbolizing the essence of being domineering.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

دیکھو تو اے بزم میں آمرانہ ہے سب کا چال چلن

Dekho to ae bazm mein aamirana hai sab ka chaal chalun

Look, oh gathering, everyone's demeanor is domineering.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

آمرنہ کا دل میٹھا نہیں ہوتا

Aamrana ka dil meetha nahi hota

A domineering heart is not sweet.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "dominus" — lord, master

First known use: 19th century

The term 'domineering' comes from the root 'dominus', which implies control and authority. Adding the adverbial suffix '-ly' transforms it into 'domineeringly', describing the manner of being bossy or overbearing.