dominant synonyms

dominant

modif.

  1. Having effect or power

    ruling, prevailing, governing, predominant; see governing, predominant 1, principal.

  2. Inclined to use force

    commanding, imperious, imperative, authoritative, lordly, despotic, domineering, demonstrative, assertive, aggressive, bossy*; see also aggressive 1, autocratic 1, powerful 1.

    Antonyms submissive, retiring, meek. See syn. study at predominant.predominant.

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