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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /əˈθɔːrəˌteɪtɪv/ · UK /ɔːˈθɒrɪtətɪv/
authoritative means: Based on thorough knowledge and reliable information, so people can trust it.
adjective
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.
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?
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.
Questions about authoritative
What does authoritative mean?
Based on thorough knowledge and reliable information, so people can trust it.
What is authoritative in other languages?
Türkçe: güvenilir · Español: fiable · Français: fiable · Deutsch: maßgeblich · Italiano: autorevole · 日本語: 信頼できる
How do you pronounce authoritative?
In American English /əˈθɔːrəˌteɪtɪv/; in British English /ɔːˈθɒrɪtətɪv/.
How do you use authoritative in a sentence?
This is an authoritative guide to local birds. We need an authoritative source for these figures.
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