BOSSY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for BOSSY?

Need another word that means the same as “bossy”? Find 24 synonyms for “bossy” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Bossy” are: autocratic, dominating, high-and-mighty, magisterial, peremptory, domineering, overbearing, imperious, masterful, autarchic, officious, high-handed, high and mighty, authoritarian, dictatorial, strict, harsh, severe, controlling, despotic, tyrannical, draconian, oppressive, undemocratic

Bossy as an Adjective

Definitions of "Bossy" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “bossy” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Fond of giving people orders; domineering.
• Offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power.

Synonyms of "Bossy" as an adjective (24 Words)

autarchic	Of or relating to or characterized by autarchy.
authoritarian	Showing a lack of concern for the wishes or opinions of others; dictatorial. The transition from an authoritarian to a democratic regime.
autocratic	Relating to a ruler who has absolute power. The constitutional reforms threatened his autocratic power.
controlling	Able to control or determine policy. A controlling interest in the firm.
despotic	Ruled by or characteristic of a despot. His administration was arrogant and despotic.
dictatorial	Expecting unquestioning obedience. His mother in law was somewhat dictatorial.
dominating	Offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power. Looked up at the castle dominating the countryside.
domineering	Asserting one’s will over another in an arrogant way. How can I do my job with a domineering boss yelling in my ear.
draconian	Of or relating to Draco or his harsh code of laws. The Nazis destroyed the independence of the press by a series of draconian laws.
harsh	(of a climate or conditions) difficult to survive in; hostile. Drenched in a harsh white neon light.
high and mighty	Greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount.
high-and-mighty	Having or showing great strength or force or intensity- Bulwer-Lytton.
high-handed	Given to haughty disregard of others.
imperious	Having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy. His imperious demands.
magisterial	Having or showing great authority. A magisterial pronouncement.
masterful	Powerful and able to control others. A masterful assessment of the difficulties.
officious	Intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner. The security people were very officious.
oppressive	Inflicting harsh and authoritarian treatment. The atmosphere was oppressive.
overbearing	Expecting unquestioning obedience. Insufferably overbearing behavior toward the waiter.
peremptory	Offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power. A peremptory decree.
severe	Severely simple. A severe shortage of technicians.
strict	Characterized by strictness severity or restraint. A strict interpretation of the law.
tyrannical	Marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior. A momentary quieting of her tyrannical appetite.
undemocratic	Not relating or according to democratic principles. An undemocratic regime.

Usage Examples of "Bossy" as an adjective

• Don't be so bossy!
• A bossy way of ordering others around.
• A bossy, meddling woman.