Word meaning
draconian
adjective · druh-KOH-nee-un
What does draconian mean?
Draconian means excessively harsh or severe.
Draconian in a sentence
“The school's draconian phone policy banned devices even at lunch.”
Synonyms for draconian
- harsh
- severe
- strict
Where does draconian come from?
From Draco, an Athenian lawmaker whose code of laws was famously harsh.
How to remember draconian
- Say it out loud a few times: druh-KOH-nee-un.
- Write one sentence of your own using draconian, about something that happened to you today.
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