Bossily: meaning, definitions and examples

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bossily

[ ˈbɒsɪli ]

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in a commanding or authoritative manner

Bossily is an adverb that describes the way someone is acting in a commanding or authoritative manner, often giving orders or making decisions without considering others' opinions. It implies a sense of dominance and control.

Synonyms

authoritatively, dictatorially, domineeringly

Examples of usage

She spoke to her employees bossily, expecting them to follow her every command.
He bossily demanded that everyone listen to him without question.

Translations

Translations of the word "bossily" in other languages:

🇵🇹 autoritarismo

🇮🇳 हुक्म देने के अंदाज़ में

🇩🇪 herrisch

🇮🇩 dengan sombong

🇺🇦 повчально

🇵🇱 apodyktycznie

🇯🇵 威圧的に

🇫🇷 d'un ton autoritaire

🇪🇸 mandón

🇹🇷 otoriter bir şekilde

🇰🇷 위압적으로

🇸🇦 بأسلوب متسلط

🇨🇿 panovačně

🇸🇰 panovačne

🇨🇳 专横地

🇸🇮 ukazovalno

🇮🇸 ráðríkur

🇰🇿 әміршілдікпен

🇬🇪 ბრძანებლურად

🇦🇿 əmr verici tərzdə

🇲🇽 mandón

Word origin

The word bossily originates from the noun 'boss,' which comes from the Dutch word 'baas,' meaning 'master.' Over time, the adverb 'bossily' developed to describe the manner in which someone acts like a boss, asserting authority and control.