What is another word for schoolmasterly?
Pronunciation: [skˈuːlmastəli] (IPA) 
Schoolmasterly is an adjective that refers to behavior or actions that resemble those of a strict or authoritative teacher. Some possible synonyms for this word include pedagogic, didactic, inflexible, authoritarian, and disciplinary. Additional options might include domineering, rigid, stringent, stern, or tyrannical. These terms all convey a sense of control and authority, and suggest an individual who seeks to maintain order and discipline in a particular setting. Depending on the context in which it is used, schoolmasterly might also be described as overbearing, demanding, or uncompromising, particularly if the behavior it refers to is seen as excessively strict or rigid.
