DOGMATIC Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How does the adjective 'dogmatic' contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of dogmatic are dictatorial , doctrinaire , magisterial , and oracular . While all these words mean "imposing one's will or opinions on others," dogmatic implies being unduly and offensively positive in laying down principles and expressing opinions. // dogmatic about what is art and what is not

Q: When is it sensible to use 'dictatorial' instead of 'dogmatic'?

The words dictatorial and dogmatic are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, dictatorial stresses autocratic, high-handed methods and a domineering manner. // exercised dictatorial control over the office

Q: When is 'doctrinaire' a more appropriate choice than 'dogmatic'?

The words doctrinaire and dogmatic can be used in similar contexts, but doctrinaire implies a disposition to follow abstract theories in framing laws or policies affecting people. // a doctrinaire approach to improving the economy

Q: Where would 'magisterial' be a reasonable alternative to 'dogmatic'?

The meanings of magisterial and dogmatic largely overlap; however, magisterial stresses assumption or use of prerogatives appropriate to a magistrate or schoolmaster in forcing acceptance of one's opinions. // the magisterial tone of his pronouncements

Q: When might 'oracular' be a better fit than 'dogmatic'?

In some situations, the words oracular and dogmatic are roughly equivalent. However, oracular implies the manner of one who delivers opinions in cryptic phrases or with pompous dogmatism. // a designer who is the oracular voice of fashion

dogmatic

adjective

dȯg-ˈma-tik

variants also dogmatical

Definition of dogmatic next

as in opinionated

given to or marked by the forceful expression of strongly held opinions a critic's dogmatic insistence that abstract expressionism is the only school of 20th century art worthy of serious study

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How does the adjective dogmatic contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of dogmatic are dictatorial, doctrinaire, magisterial, and oracular. While all these words mean "imposing one's will or opinions on others," dogmatic implies being unduly and offensively positive in laying down principles and expressing opinions.

dogmatic about what is art and what is not

When is it sensible to use dictatorial instead of dogmatic?

The words dictatorial and dogmatic are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, dictatorial stresses autocratic, high-handed methods and a domineering manner.

exercised dictatorial control over the office

When is doctrinaire a more appropriate choice than dogmatic?

The words doctrinaire and dogmatic can be used in similar contexts, but doctrinaire implies a disposition to follow abstract theories in framing laws or policies affecting people.

a doctrinaire approach to improving the economy

Where would magisterial be a reasonable alternative to dogmatic?

The meanings of magisterial and dogmatic largely overlap; however, magisterial stresses assumption or use of prerogatives appropriate to a magistrate or schoolmaster in forcing acceptance of one's opinions.

the magisterial tone of his pronouncements

When might oracular be a better fit than dogmatic?

In some situations, the words oracular and dogmatic are roughly equivalent. However, oracular implies the manner of one who delivers opinions in cryptic phrases or with pompous dogmatism.

a designer who is the oracular voice of fashion

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Recent Examples on the Web Indeed, the royals see themselves as unifying, apolitical figures, positioned above and detached from the dogmatic fray. —

Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 20 Mar. 2024 Aggressive Mars moves into dogmatic Aquarius at 1:05 am EST, arming us to passionately defend our viewpoints. —

Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 13 Feb. 2024 Yet the two friends’ disagreements rarely spill out in orderly dogmatic debates, but rather in the provocative ribbing and friendly antagonism of men who focus more on their similarities than their differences. —

Jennifer Medina, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2024 So to see a new generation of bands ignore those dogmatic ways and be celebrated for taking risks makes this year feel less like a turning point and more like a new normal within the genre. —

Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 20 Dec. 2023 See all Example Sentences for dogmatic

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