Scepter (Noun)
Meaning 1
A ceremonial or emblematic staff.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
The imperial authority symbolized by a scepter.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The ancient king held the scepter aloft, proclaiming his divine right to rule over the land.
- The queen grasped her scepter tightly, a symbol of her authority and power in the face of rebellion.
- As the newly crowned emperor, he wielded the scepter, signifying the start of his reign over the vast empire.
- The scepter, adorned with precious gems, lay on the throne, a potent symbol of the monarch's sovereignty.
- The dictator clutched the scepter, an instrument of his dominance over the oppressed population.