Meaning of authoritative in English

1. Pronunciation

   /əˈθɔrəˌteɪdɪv/

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1. Classifying Adjective

   authoritative

   Definitions

   1. having authority or ascendancy or influence

   Examples

   • « an important official »
   • « the captain's authoritative manner »

   Synonyms

   • influential
2. 2. of recognized authority or excellence

   Examples

   • « the definitive work on Greece »
   • « classical methods of navigation »

   Synonyms

   • standard
3. 3. sanctioned by established authority

   Examples

   • « an authoritative communique »
   • « the authorized biography »

   Synonyms

   • official