overlord

Meaning

Noun

1. A ruler of other rulers.
2. (historical) A feudal lord directly owed rent or personal service by a tenant of subinfeudated land, a tenant's liege lord.
3. Anyone with overarching power or authority in a given domain.

Verb

To rule over; to domineer.

Synonyms

king

👑

master

sovereign

potentate

emperor

imperator

monarch

lord

ruler

suzerain

maven

mavin

mister

ruling

sensations

sir

sire

smasher

star

⭐

stunner

tyrant

virtuoso

whiz

ace

Monsieur

ascendant

blockbuster

crackerjack

dictator

expert

hotshot

humdinger

khan

liege lord

Translations

señor

maître

dominar

amo

Superstar

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈəʊvə(ɹ)lɔː(ɹ)d/

Etymology

From Middle English oferrlaferrd, orlard, our-lord, ouyr-lord, equivalent to over- + lord.