Lorded: meaning, definitions and examples

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lorded

 

[ lษ”rdษชd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

expressing authority

โ€˜Lordedโ€™ is the past tense of the verb โ€˜lord,โ€™ which means to act as a lord or to exercise dominion over others. It often implies a sense of superiority or privilege in one's attitude or behavior. The term can reflect an individual who boasts about their status or wealth while asserting power over others. The expression is commonly associated with a person who does not shy away from flaunting their elevated position.

Synonyms

control, dominate, reign

Examples of usage

  • He lorded over his colleagues with his prestigious title.
  • She lords it over everyone in the office.
  • The politician lorded his influence to manipulate the voters.

Translations

Translations of the word "lorded" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น senhorado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคตเคพเคฎเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช herrschaftlich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dikuasai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะฐะฝัƒะฒะฐะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ panowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ”ฏ้…ใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dominรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ dominรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท efendi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€๋ฐฐ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูู‡ูŠู…ู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pรกnoval

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vlรกdol

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ปŸๆฒป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gospodoval

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ herra

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะตะปั–ะบ ะตั‚ั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ‘แƒ แƒซแƒแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hรถkmdar olmuลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ dominรณ

Etymology

The term 'lord' originates from the Old English word 'hlaford,' which meant 'master of a household.' Its etymology is traced back to Germanic roots, specifically the Proto-Germanic term *hlaf-wardaz, which literally meant 'loaf-keeper' or 'one who provides bread.' As society evolved, the role of a 'lord' expanded to encompass those in positions of power and authority, particularly in feudal systems where landownership conferred status and control. The past tense โ€˜lordedโ€™ reflects the action taken by such individuals in previous contexts, underscoring a sense of dominance. Over centuries, the term has preserved its connotations of status, but it has also gained a figurative meaning relating to behavior and attitude in social hierarchies.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,554, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.