Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bossily
Adverb
/ˈbɔsɪli/
Definition
In a domineering or authoritative manner.
Examples
- She spoke bossily, issuing commands without considering anyone’s opinions.
- The manager addressed the team bossily, expecting immediate compliance.
Meaning
The adverb form of ‘bossy’, used to describe actions done in a way that exhibits control or gives orders, often suggesting a tendency to be overly authoritative.
Synonyms
- Domineeringly
- Authoritatively
- Commandingly
- Overbearingly
