draconian

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /drəˈkəʊ.ni.ən/ or /drækˈəʊ.ni.ən/
• (US) enPR: drə-kō'ni-ən, IPA ^(key): /drəˈkoʊ.ni.ən/

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Adjective

Positive draconian

Comparative more draconian

Superlative most draconian

1. If something is draconian, it is very severe or strict.

   The Soviet regime was draconian.

   The mayor announced draconian budget cuts today.