magisterial

/mˌæd‍ʒɪstˈi‍əɹɪə‍l/

/ˌmædʒɪˈstiɹiəɫ/

[adjective]

magisterial

[ADJECTIVE]

of or relating to a magistrate

used of a person's appearance or behavior; befitting an eminent person

synonyms : distinguished

grand

imposing

displaying a behavior befitting someone who is in a powerful and authoritative position

synonyms : autocratic

Examples

1. The poem is obviously magisterial.

2. Nicholas Rogers' magisterial The Safeguard of the Sea does not even list women or wives or widows in the index.

3. The magisterial, but very fragile collection of masterpieces is a Japanese national treasure, painted in the mid-18th century by the virtuosic nature painter Ito Jakuchu.

4. And we've certainly had a magisterial court system.