overseated

/ɒvər'siːtɪd/

Definitions

1. verb

to seat (someone) in a position of authority, often in a public or formal setting

“The king was overseated on the throne, marking the beginning of a new era.”

2. adjective

having been seated in a position of authority, especially in a public or formal setting

“The overseated monarch issued a decree to reform the country’s education system.”

3. noun

a person who is seated in a position of authority, especially in a public or formal setting

“The overseated queen was met with applause as she took her seat on the throne.”

Synonyms

  • seated
  • throned

Antonyms

  • deposed
  • overthrown