1. having or showing a tendency to tell people what to do in an autocratic way
2. of or typical of a dictator or dictatorship

Examples

• The manager’s dictatorial style made employees uncomfortable.
• She refused to tolerate his dictatorial behavior at home.
• The dictatorial regime suppressed all opposition voices.
• His dictatorial approach to parenting caused family conflicts.
• The country suffered under years of dictatorial rule.
• The coach’s dictatorial methods alienated many players.