Bossily refers to an authoritative and controlling manner of someone in charge. Some synonyms for bossily include domineeringly, imperiously, authoritarian, dictatorial, overbearingly, and high-handedly. These words describe a person who likes to be in charge and makes the decisions, often without considering the opinions or feelings of others. They may use their power to intimidate or coerce others into doing things their way. Some other synonyms for bossily are autocratically, dogmatically, despotically, and tyrannically. These words may indicate a person who is rigid and inflexible in their thinking, unwilling to compromise, and unwilling to listen to others.