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Meaning of 'authoritative' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Authoritative [ a.]
- Having, or proceeding from, due authority; entitled to obedience, credit, or acceptance; determinate; commanding.
- Having an air of authority; positive; dictatorial; peremptory; as, an authoritative tone.

Meaning of 'authoritative' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . authoritative [ s]
Meaning (1):
- sanctioned by established authority
Example in sentence:
  • an authoritative communique;
  • the authorized biography
Meaning (2):
- having authority or ascendancy or influence
Example in sentence:
  • an important official;
  • the captain's authoritative manner
Meaning (3):
- of recognized authority or excellence
Example in sentence:
  • the definitive work on Greece

Nearby Words:

autarchy authentic authentical authentically authenticalness authenticate authenticated authenticating authenticity authenticly

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