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
Derived Forms
Etymology
Origin of draconic1
1670–80; < Latin dracōn- (stem of dracō ) dragon + -ic
Origin of Draconic2
Example Sentences
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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
This Draconic decree is signed, Puerto Rico, May 31, 1843.
From The History of Puerto Rico From the Spanish Discovery to the American Occupation by Van Middeldyk, R. A. (Rudolph Adams)
For the sake of his mother in England, Miss Barrington desired him brought to his senses, but was afraid to appeal to the Colonel, whose measures were occasionally more Draconic than wise.
From Winston of the Prairie by Dunton, W. Herbert
Your remedy against your brother's tyranny, mademoiselle, is quite masterly, though perhaps a trifle Draconic.
From Gallantry Dizain des Fetes Galantes by Cabell, James Branch
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