Dominant Synonyms

23 dominant synonyms include presiding, ruling, governing, controlling, commanding, ascendant, supreme, authoritative, most influential, and most powerful. Dominant is an adjective, and its antonyms are subservient and submissive. Here are some additional synonyms for "dominant" with example sentences.

Another word for Dominant

23 other ways to say dominant.

  • supreme  
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  • superior
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  • self-possessed  
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  • self-assured  
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  • ruling  
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  • pushy  
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  • pushful  
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  • presiding  
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  • prepotent  
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  • prepollent  
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  • not backward in coming forward  
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  • most powerful  
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  • most influential  
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  • governing  
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  • forceful  
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  • feisty  
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  • domineering  
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  • controlling  
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  • commanding  
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  • bullish  
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  • authoritative  
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  • assertive
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  • ascendant  
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Use dominant in a Sentence

He has a dominant personality type.

Over time, the group acculturated to the dominant culture.

The dominant species adapted quickly.