dominated
word · lemma: dominate
Definition
Controlled or had a very strong influence over something or someone.
Usage & Nuances
Often used to describe situations, sports, markets, or relationships where one side has much more power or influence. Commonly followed by 'by' ('dominated by'). Don't confuse with 'dominating' (the active form). More formal or neutral; not slang.
Spanish: dominadoPortuguese (BR): dominadoPortuguese (PT): dominadoChinese (Simplified): 主导 - 支配Chinese (Traditional): 主導 - 支配Hindi: प्रभुत्व प्राप्तArabic: مُهَيْمَن عليهBengali: আধিপত্য বিস্তার করা - প্রভাবিত করাRussian: доминировал - контролировалсяJapanese: 支配された - 圧倒されたVietnamese: bị chi phối - bị kiểm soátKorean: 지배된 - 장악된Turkish: hakim olunan - egemen olunanUrdu: زیر اثر تھا - غالب تھاIndonesian: didominasi - dikuasai
Example Sentences
The landscape was dominated by mountains as far as the eye could see.
natural
The team was dominated by its star player.
basic
The conversation was dominated by politics.
basic
This market has always been dominated by large companies.
basic
I felt like my opinions were always dominated in that meeting.
natural
During the 90s, the industry was dominated by just a few brands.
natural