draconian.
Very severe, cruel, or harsh.
Meaning & usage
Very severe, cruel, or harsh.
The mayor announced draconian budget cuts today.
Where this word comes from
From Latin Dracō (stem Dracōn-) + -ian, from Ancient Greek Δράκων (Drákōn), after the Athenian lawmaker Draco, known for making harsh laws. See δράκων (drákōn, “dragon”).
Of, relating to, characteristic of, or resembling a dragon.
Where this word comes from
From Latin dracō (“dragon”) (stem dracōn-) + -ian.
A creature resembling a dragon.
Where this word comes from
From Latin dracō (“dragon”) (stem dracōn-) + -ian.
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