draconian
Plural: draconians
Adjective
- of or relating to Draco or his harsh code of laws
- "Draconian measures"
Adj
- Very severe, cruel, or harsh.
- Of or resembling a dragon.
Noun
- A creature resembling a dragon.
Examples
- The mayor announced draconian budget cuts today.
Origin / Etymology
From Latin Dracō (stem Dracōn-) + -ian, from Ancient Greek Δράκων (Drákōn), after the Athenian lawmaker Draco, known for making harsh laws. See δράκων (drákōn, “dragon”).
Synonyms
Orwellian, draconic, draconical, draconine, dragonish, dragonlike, dragony, rigid, rigorous, strict, stringent
Scrabble Score: 12
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