Dogmatically
adverb
In a way that strongly states something as true or right, without considering other opinions or ideas.
He speaks dogmatically about the importance of traditional values.
Often appears as...
- speak dogmatically
- argue dogmatically
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Formal
adverb
In a way that strongly states something as true or right, without considering other opinions or ideas.
He speaks dogmatically about the importance of traditional values.
Often appears as...
- speak dogmatically
- argue dogmatically
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Firm Beliefs
Used when someone expresses their beliefs with strong conviction as the only truth.
She talks dogmatically about her political stance.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Open-minded
Implies a lack of openness to others' perspectives, shutting down debate.
Despite the disagreement, he dogmatically defended his point.
Pro Tip 3/3Perceived Arrogance
May sound arrogant or overconfident, as it radiates self-assuredness.
His dogmatic assertion alienated his colleagues.
Pro Tip 1/3Firm Beliefs
Used when someone expresses their beliefs with strong conviction as the only truth.
She talks dogmatically about her political stance.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Open-minded
Implies a lack of openness to others' perspectives, shutting down debate.
Despite the disagreement, he dogmatically defended his point.
Pro Tip 3/3Perceived Arrogance
May sound arrogant or overconfident, as it radiates self-assuredness.
His dogmatic assertion alienated his colleagues.
Pro Tip 1/3Firm Beliefs
Used when someone expresses their beliefs with strong conviction as the only truth.
She talks dogmatically about her political stance.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Open-minded
Implies a lack of openness to others' perspectives, shutting down debate.
Despite the disagreement, he dogmatically defended his point.
Pro Tip 3/3Perceived Arrogance
May sound arrogant or overconfident, as it radiates self-assuredness.
His dogmatic assertion alienated his colleagues.
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Quote examples
James Schuyler
American Poet
However, intention needn't enter in, and if a reader sees things in a religious way, and the work is dogmatically acceptable, then I don't see why it should not be interpreted in that way, as well as in others.
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Vidal Sassoon
British Businessman
Realizing our society as it is, without theology dogmatically telling us how we should react to it, and being humane toward that society, that is all that we're sure of.
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Bertrand Russell
British Philosopher
I think we ought always to entertain our opinions with some measure of doubt. I shouldn't wish people dogmatically to believe any philosophy, not even mine.
Quote examples
James Schuyler
American Poet
However, intention needn't enter in, and if a reader sees things in a religious way, and the work is dogmatically acceptable, then I don't see why it should not be interpreted in that way, as well as in others.
Quote examples
Vidal Sassoon
British Businessman
Realizing our society as it is, without theology dogmatically telling us how we should react to it, and being humane toward that society, that is all that we're sure of.
Quote examples
Bertrand Russell
British Philosopher
I think we ought always to entertain our opinions with some measure of doubt. I shouldn't wish people dogmatically to believe any philosophy, not even mine.
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