authoritative

maßgeblich, zuverlässig

Auf gründlichem Wissen und verlässlichen Informationen beruhend und deshalb vertrauenswürdig.

In einfachem Englisch: Based on thorough knowledge and reliable information, so people can trust it.

• This is an authoritative guide to local birds.
• We need an authoritative source for these figures.
• Her account became the most authoritative history of the expedition.

Synonyme: reliable, definitive, trustworthy

Gegenteile: unreliable

Häufige Wendungen: authoritative source, authoritative guide, authoritative account, authoritative study

bestimmt, autoritär

So selbstsicher und kraftvoll, dass andere zuhören und gehorchen.

In einfachem Englisch: Confident and powerful in a way that makes people listen and obey.

• She spoke in an authoritative voice.
• His authoritative manner kept the meeting calm.
• Can you sound more authoritative when giving instructions?

Synonyme: commanding, confident, assertive

Gegenteile: hesitant

Häufige Wendungen: authoritative voice, authoritative tone, authoritative manner

amtlich, autorisiert

Von einer Person oder Organisation stammend, die befugt ist, offizielle Entscheidungen zu treffen.

In einfachem Englisch: Coming from a person or organization with the power to make official decisions.

• The court issued an authoritative ruling.
• We are waiting for an authoritative statement from the council.
• These authoritative instructions come directly from the minister.

Synonyme: official, authorized

Gegenteile: unofficial

Häufige Wendungen: authoritative ruling, authoritative statement, authoritative decision