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- [tir-uh-nuh s]
- /ˈtɪr ə nəs/
- /ˈtɪrənəs/
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- [tir-uh-nuh s]
- /ˈtɪr ə nəs/
Definitions of tyrannous word
- abbreviation TYRANNOUS tyrannical. 1
- adjective tyrannous tyrannical; despotic, oppressive, unjust, etc. 0
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Origin of tyrannous
First appearance:
before 1485 One of the 25% oldest English words
1485-95; < Latin tyrann(us) tyrant + -ous
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Parts of speech for Tyrannous
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
tyrannous popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
tyrannous usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for tyrannous
adj tyrannous
- absolute — Absolute means total and complete.
- absolutist — the principle or the exercise of complete and unrestricted power in government.
- all-powerful — An all-powerful person or organization has the power to do anything they want.
- anarchic — If you describe someone or something as anarchic, you disapprove of them because they do not recognize or obey any rules or laws.
- anarchical — of, like, or tending to anarchy.
adjective tyrannous
- autocratical — Autocratic.
- coldhearted — lacking sympathy; unfeeling
- compulsatory — compulsory
- czarlike — Alternative spelling of tsarlike.
- highhanded — Alternative spelling of high-handed.
Antonyms for tyrannous
adj tyrannous
- compassionate — If you describe someone or something as compassionate, you mean that they feel or show pity, sympathy, and understanding for people who are suffering.
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