draconic
adjective
of or like a dragon.
draconic
1 American
[drey-kon-ik, druh-]
/ dreɪˈkɒn ɪk, drə- /
adjective
Draconic
2
American
[drey-kon-ik, druh-]
/ dreɪˈkɒn ɪk, drə- /
adjective
draconic
British
/ dreɪˈkɒnɪk /
adjective
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of draconic1
1670–80; < Latin dracōn- (stem of dracō ) dragon + -ic
Origin of Draconic2
Example Sentences
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The pangrams from yesterday’s Spelling Bee were accordion, draconian and draconic.
From New York Times ● Feb. 14, 2023
Dragon Tryst Frame: Give your picture a draconic aura with this distinctive 6.5-by-6-inch, heart-shaped picture frame, crafted with pewter color finished resin.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 1, 2022
Striking is the contrast between this mild, cooperative act and the draconic laws regulating stock exchanges and holding companies.
From Time Magazine Archive
In this matter of afforestation, Scanno continues its system of draconic severity.
From Alone by Norman Douglas
For some reason, the equator, the colure, the zenith and the poles were all marked out by these serpentine or draconic forms.
From The Astronomy of the Bible An Elementary Commentary on the Astronomical References of Holy Scripture by E. Walter (Edward Walter) Maunder
The spring planting lagged 2,000,000 acres behind last year, and meat production was down 13% in spite of Khrushchev's feverish speeches and Draconic firings early in the spring.
From Time Magazine Archive
In his Draconic drive to eliminate corruption from South Korea, austere Strong man General Park Chung Hee has cracked down hardest on the nation's smugglers.
From Time Magazine Archive
And he formed in his head Draconic laws which he would fain have executed upon men who lost money at play and did not pay.
From The Way We Live Now by Anthony Trollope
But it does not strike Sally as rising to the height of her Draconic summary.
From Somehow Good by William Frend De Morgan
Now mark how, by Draconic ruleAnd hauteur ill-advised,The noblest crew upon the BlueMay be demoralized.
From More Bab Ballads by Sir W. S. (William Schwenck) Gilbert
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