authoritative

[uh-thawr-i-tey-tiv, uh-thor-] / əˈθɔr ɪˌteɪ tɪv, əˈθɒr- /

ADJECTIVE

recognized as true, valid

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accurate authentic definitive dependable factual reliable scholarly trustworthy truthful

WEAK

attested authenticated circumstantiated confirmed documented faithful learned legit proven righteous sound straight from horse's mouth supported validated verified veritable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dishonest false inaccurate irresponsible undependable unreliable untrustworthy untruthful

ADJECTIVE

domineering

Synonyms

STRONGEST

commanding decisive dominating imposing

WEAK

assertive authoritarian autocratic dictatorial doctrinaire dogmatic imperative imperious masterly officious peremptory self-assured

Antonyms

STRONGEST

indecisive

ADJECTIVE

official, authorized

Synonyms

WEAK

administrative approved bureaucratic canonical departmental ex cathedra ex officio executive imperial lawful legal legitimate magisterial mandatory ruling sanctioned sovereign supreme

Example Sentences

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I asked, and my voice was authoritative and strong.

From Literature

Mr. Scott charts a course through these momentous events with great skill, producing a book that is readable and accessible but bedded in authoritative scholarship.

From The Wall Street Journal

“It writes with absolute, unwavering confidence but strips out all specific, concrete details, resulting in prose that sounds authoritative but evaporates the moment you try to extract actual meaning from it.”

From The Wall Street Journal

"I got taken in the office with a policeman and Mr Phillips was being all authoritative," Karen explains.

From BBC

She didn’t have Mom’s authoritative voice anymore; she just sounded embarrassed.

From Literature

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