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Definition of tyrannously

tyrannously

/ˈtɪr.ə.nəs.li/
tyr · an · nous · ly
Adjective:tyrannous
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• adverb

1

In a tyrannous, despotic, or unjustly cruel and oppressive manner.

Example

"The absolute monarch ruled tyrannously over the provinces, suppressing any hint of political dissent."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In contemporary English, 'tyrannically' is significantly more common than 'tyrannously', which is largely restricted to literary, poetic, or historical contexts.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'tyrannous' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', tracing back through Old French and Latin 'tyrannus' to Ancient Greek 'tyrannos' (absolute ruler).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tyrannously. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tyrannously
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