despotic UK /disˈpɒt.ɪk/US /dɛsˈpɑt.ɪk/ adjective2 •Of or pertaining to a despot or tyrant.This despotic age of the empire ended in a revolt. •Acting or ruling as a despot, tyrannical.The despotic king dissolved the parliament, and took personal control of the country. formsmore despotic · most despotic