tyrannic

Other forms: tyrannically

Definitions of tyrannic
  1. adjective
    characteristic of an absolute ruler or absolute rule; having absolute sovereignty
    synonyms: authoritarian, autocratic, despotic, dictatorial, tyrannical
    undemocratic
    not in agreement with or according to democratic doctrine or practice or ideals
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