overbearing

[ oh-ver-bair-ing ]
/ ˌoʊ vərˈbɛər ɪŋ /

adjective

domineering; dictatorial; haughtily or rudely arrogant.
of overwhelming or critical importance.

Origin of overbearing

First recorded in 1590–1600; overbear + -ing2

OTHER WORDS FROM overbearing

o·ver·bear·ing·ly, adverb o·ver·bear·ing·ness, noun

Example sentences from the Web for overbearingly

British Dictionary definitions for overbearingly

overbearing
/ (ˌəʊvəˈbɛərɪŋ) /

adjective

domineering or dictatorial in manner or action
of particular or overriding importance or significance

Derived forms of overbearing

overbearingly, adverb