Lording Meaning in English

word · lemma: lord

US

ˈɫɔɹd

LORD-ing

UK

lˈɔːdɪŋ

LAWD-ing

Definition

Behaving as if you are more important than others, often by giving orders or acting superior.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly informal, often used in the phrase 'lording it over' someone. It has a negative nuance, implying arrogance or bossiness. Not usually used as a standalone verb in all tenses; more common in continuous (e.g. 'He was lording it over us').

• Spanish: actuar con superioridad - dominar (sobre alguien)
• Portuguese (BR): se impor (sobre alguém) - agir com superioridade
• Portuguese (PT): impor-se (sobre alguém) - agir com superioridade
• Chinese (Simplified): 摆出一副高高在上的样子 - 盛气凌人
• Chinese (Traditional): 擺出一副高高在上的樣子 - 盛氣凌人
• Hindi: गर्व से हुक्म चलाना - घमंड दिखाना
• Arabic: التصرف بتعالٍ - فرض السيطرة (على شخص)
• Bengali: জন্য গর্ব করা - কর্তৃত্ব ফলানো
• Russian: высокомерничать - командовать
• Japanese: 偉そうに振る舞う - 威張る
• Vietnamese: lên mặt - tỏ ra hơn người
• Korean: 거들먹거리다 - 우쭐대다
• Turkish: üstünlük taslamak - kibirlenmek
• Urdu: رعب جمانا - برتری جتانا
• Indonesian: bersikap sok berkuasa - menyombongkan diri

Example Sentences

He keeps lording it over his classmates.

basic

Stop lording it over your little brother.

basic

They are lording over everyone in the meeting.

basic

I wish he'd stop lording it over me just because he got promoted.

natural

Ever since she got that award, she's been lording it over everyone.

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Are you really lording it over us just because you know the answer?

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