English to English
authoritative
(/@/'/T//O/r/I/,t/eI/t/I/v
)
adjective (a)
- Having, or proceeding from, due authority; entitled to obedience, credit, or acceptance; determinate; commanding.(adjective)source: webster1913
adjective satellite (s)
- having authority or ascendancy or influence(adj.all)Example:
The captain's authoritative manner.
source: wordnet30 - of recognized authority or excellence(adj.all)source: wordnet30
- sanctioned by established authority(adj.all)Example:
An authoritative communique.
source: wordnet30