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authoritative

/əˈθɔɹɪˌteɪtɪv/adjective5 syllables

Authoritative means: endowed with authority.

Synonyms for authoritative27

adjective, as in endowed with authority

authorized, authorised, approved, sanctioned, canonized, canonised, glorified, empowered, sceptered, sceptred, lawful, legitimate, official

adjective, as in having authority or ascendancy or influence

important, influential

adjective, as in of recognized authority or excellence

definitive, standard

also used for authoritative

formal, proper, ex cathedra, of record, precise, grave, magisterial, masterful, oracular, sterling

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What does authoritative mean?3

adjective

1

endowed with authority“an authoritative communique”

2

having authority or ascendancy or influence“an important official”

3

of recognized authority or excellence“the definitive work on Greece”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Authoritative in a sentence

  • Every piece of knowledge must have a single, unambiguous, authoritative representation within a system.gleki
  • Simpson's authoritative rule is bringing an end to our long-cherished federalism.sabretou
  • He was the most authoritative among the people.Miktsoanit
  • In addition to seeking authoritative sources, journalists also seek to confirm information from multiple sources.Hybrid
  • A mother is caught between her desire to please and the need to be authoritative.tieguy
  • What the king says is always authoritative.Miktsoanit
  • The king's word is always authoritative.Miktsoanit
  • The Babylonian Talmud is considered more authoritative than the Jerusalemite Talmud.shekitten

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