Meaning overbearing
What does overbearing mean? Here you find 8 meanings of the word overbearing. You can also add a definition of overbearing yourself
1 |
0
0
overbearinghaving or showing arrogant superiority to "True; but——" "Just so," interrupted Mr. Fauntleroy, in his decisive and rather overbearing manner. — Wood, Mrs. Henry
|
2 |
0
0
overbearingfigurative present participle adjective from overbear (v.) in its sense "to bear down."
|
3 |
0
0
overbearingA term used to describe the impact of a development or building on its surroundings, particularly a neighbouring property, in terms of its scale, massing and general dominating effect.
|
4 |
0
0
overbearing(adj) expecting unquestioning obedience(adj) having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
|
5 |
0
0
overbearingsuperbus
|
6 |
0
0
overbearingThe act of sailing downwind directly at another ship, and stealing the wind from its sails.
|
7 |
0
0
overbearingTo sail downwind directly at another ship thus "stealing" or diverting the wind from his sails.
|
8 |
0
0
overbearing
Overly bossy, domineering, or arrogant.
|
| << amenable | dais >> |
Dictionary.university is a dictionary written by people like you and me.
Please help and add a word. All sort of words are welcome!
Add meaning
Please help and add a word. All sort of words are welcome!