Definition
Definition of lording - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
behaviorRare acting in a superior mannerRare
- He was lording over his colleagues at the meeting.
2.
lord-likeRare exhibiting characteristics of a lordRare
- Her lording demeanor was evident in her decisions.
Origin of lording
Old English, hlāford (lord) + -ing (suffix)
Examples of lording in a sentence
Lording his wealth, he made others feel inferior. His lording attitude made him unpopular among peers. The lording style of management was not well-received.
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- French:dominateur, impérieux, ...
- German:arrogant, herrschaftlich, ...
- Italian:superiore, signorile, ...
- Spanish:arrogante, señorial, ...
- Portuguese:dominador, senhorial, ...
- Chinese:自大, 贵族般的, ...
- Japanese:偉そうな, 貴族的な, ...
- Arabic:مُتَعَالٍ, آمِر, ...
- Hebrew:מִתְנַשֵּׂא, שַׁלִּיט, ...
- Russian:высокомерный, властный, ...
- Ukrainian:пануючий, лордоподібний, ...
- Hindi:अहंकारी, शासकीय, ...
Definition of lord - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
nobilityUK male member of the nobility in BritainUK
- He was made a lord by the Queen.
2.
respectUK respectful form of address for judges or bishopsUK
- The lawyer addressed the judge as 'my Lord.'
3.
authority figureman with authority, control, or power over others
- He acted as the lord of the house..
Verb
1.
behaviorintr. act in a superior manner towards othersintr.
- He tends to lord it over his colleagues.
2.
nobilitytr. Rare grant noble rank or formal dignitytr. Rare
- The king decided to lord him for his bravery.
Expressions with lord
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express surprise or shock at something unexpected
Good lord, I didn't see that coming!
conveys exasperation or resignation
Lord knows, I've told him a thousand times.
to control or rule someone
The manager would often lord over the employees.
act in a superior, controlling, or arrogant way towards others
He likes to lord it over his coworkers.
express relief or gratitude for a positive outcome
He thanked the lord it didn't rain during the picnic.
live in luxury and extravagance like a noble
After winning the lottery, he lived like a lord.
person who has total control over everything around them
He acted like the lord of all he sees in his office.
indicates relief after a stressful event
Oh lord, I'm glad that's over.
person who controls and profits from illegal drug trade
The drug lord was arrested by the police.
person who controls a group doing illegal activities
The crime lord was arrested by the police.
person acting with authority or control
He strutted around like the lord of the manor.
respectful title for a judge in a court of law
My lord, the evidence clearly shows his guilt!
leader of a trivial or chaotic domain
He acted like the lord of the flies in the office.
rich merchant who traded tobacco in the past
The tobacco lord built a mansion with his profits.
behave in a domineering way
She tends to lord it up when given any authority.
extremely drunk or intoxicated
After the party, he was drunk as a lord and couldn't walk straight.
man who has authority or control over others
He acted as the lord and master in all household decisions..
powerful newspaper proprietor
The press lord decided the headline for tomorrow's edition.
noble granting land to vassals for service
The feudal lord granted land to his loyal knights.
feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service
The knights swore fealty to their liege lord..
person with supreme authority over all visible lands
He was the lord of all he surveys, ruling the vast kingdom.
shows surprise, shock, or disbelief
Oh my lord! I forgot the tickets at home.
lord who holds land from a superior and has own tenants
The mesne lord collected rent from his tenants.
Origin of lord
Old English, hlāford (master)
Examples of lord in a sentence
A young lord inherited the vast estate. His Lordship presided over the ceremony. The bishop was addressed as 'my Lord' by the congregation. The lord of the manor was generous. The villagers respected their lord. She would often lord over her siblings during games.
He tried to lord his authority in the meeting. He was lording over the new territories. The council decided to lord the knight for his service.
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- French:lord, prendre de haut, ...
- German:Lord, aufspielen, ...
- Italian:lord, comandare, ...
- Spanish:lord, presumir, ...
- Portuguese:lorde, armar-se, ...
- Chinese:贵族, 颐指气使, ...
- Japanese:卿, 威張る, ...
- Arabic:لورد, تَعالَى, ...
- Hebrew:לוֹרְד, לְהִתְנַשֵּׂא, ...
- Russian:лорд, властвовать, ...
- Ukrainian:лорд, зверхньо ставитися, ...
- Hindi:लॉर्ड, धौंस जमाना, ...
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