Authoritative - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |əˈθɔːrəteɪtɪv|  American pronunciation of the word authoritative
Brit.  |ɔːˈθɒrɪtətɪv|  British pronunciation of the word authoritative

adjective

- having authority or ascendancy or influence (syn: important)
the captain's authoritative manner
- of recognized authority or excellence (syn: definitive)
- sanctioned by established authority (syn: authorized)
an authoritative communique

Extra examples

The book is an authoritative guide to the city's restaurants.

His manner is polite but authoritative.

She addressed the group with an authoritative voice.

He has a commanding presence and an authoritative voice.

Predictably, the commentary is authoritative and scholarly.

The evidence she adduces to back up her arguments is usually authoritative.

A passage from the statedly authoritative portions of the Bible.

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