authoritative
adjective/əˈθɒrɪtətɪv/
Frequency rank: #8,544 most common English word
Meaning
Having or showing authority; commanding and confident; reliably accurate.
Example sentence
The professor spoke in authoritative tones that made everyone listen carefully.
Synonyms & related words
- commanding
- confident
- definitive
- official
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