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authoritative Definition and Meaning in English (authoritative definition)

adjective
Synonyms:officialreliabledefinitive
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Authoritative definition: Having or showing authority; commanding and self-confident.

Definitions of Authoritative

  1. 1adjective

    Having or showing authority; commanding and self-confident.

  2. 2adjective

    Reliable because coming from an expert or official source.

Example Sentences

“The judge's authoritative voice quieted the courtroom.”

“She provided an authoritative report on the economic situation.”

“His authoritative tone left no room for argument.”

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infinitiveauthorize
nounauthority
adjectiveauthoritarian
adverbauthoritatively

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Authoritative definition: Having or showing authority; commanding and self-confident.
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