despotical a belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot Usage(s) Genius of Morgan financing a deal; The ego of Duce, the premier despotical; Suaveness of Whalen who looks so genteel. Synonym(s) despotic
Quotes despotical John Quincy Adams in Boston Globe (registration) The government of Russia is entirely despotical,Adams wrote in a letter to his "Honourable Mamma," Abigail.