Synonyms for

Presidential

Verb / ˌprezʌˈdenʃʌl / Another word for presidential — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to or characteristic of a president or presidency

Synonyms & similar words

unpresidential executive governmental administrative official sovereign regal royal monarchical imperial magnate potentate ruling reigning dominant supreme paramount preeminent leading main chief

Synonyms by register

Formal

executive chief leading principal

Informal

bossy in-charge top-dog

Literary

regal sovereign

Antonyms

common ordinary unremarkable regular plebeian humble

Common collocations

  • presidential election
  • presidential candidate
  • presidential suite
  • presidential address
  • presidential power
  • presidential system
  • presidential decree

Word family

noun presidency
verb preside
adjective presidential
adverb presidentially

Usage note

This adjective primarily refers to the office of a president, especially in a political context. It can also describe qualities associated with a president, such as authority or leadership.

Example sentences

  1. The president lives in the presidential mansion.
  2. The presidential candidates debated each other on TV.
  3. The presidential seal is on the podium.
  4. The presidential library has many books about American history.
  5. The presidential motorcade drove through the city.

Quotes

  • The presidency is not an entry-level job.
  • Being president is like being a jackass in a hailstorm. There's nothing to do but to stand there and take it.
  • The American presidency has become an elective dictatorship.

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