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authoritative

/@/'/T//O/r/I/,t/eI/t/I/v/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

  1. Having, or proceeding from, due authority; entitled to obedience, credit, or acceptance; determinate; commanding.

    adjective

    Source: webster1913

adjective satellite

  1. having authority or ascendancy or influence

    adj.all

    Examples
    The captain's authoritative manner.
    Synonyms important

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. of recognized authority or excellence

    adj.all

    Synonyms classic classical definitive

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. sanctioned by established authority

    adj.all

    Examples
    An authoritative communique.
    Synonyms authorised authorized

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

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