Definition of Authoritative

1. Adjective. Having authority or ascendancy or influence. "The captain's authoritative manner"

Exact synonyms: Important
Similar to: Influential
Derivative terms: Importance

2. Adjective. Of recognized authority or excellence. "Classical methods of navigation"
Exact synonyms: Classic, Classical, Definitive
Similar to: Standard

3. Adjective. Sanctioned by established authority. "The authorized biography"
Exact synonyms: Authorised, Authorized
Similar to: Official

Definition of Authoritative

1. a. Having, or proceeding from, due authority; entitled to obedience, credit, or acceptance; determinate; commanding.

Definition of Authoritative

1. Adjective. Arising or originating from a figure of authority ¹

2. Adjective. Highly accurate or definitive; treated or worthy of treatment as a scholarly authority ¹

3. Adjective. Having a commanding style. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Authoritative

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Authoritative

authorisable
authorisation
authorisations
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authorised
authorised term
authorised terms
authoriser
authorises
authorising
authorism
authoritarian
authoritarian personality
authoritarianism
authoritarians
authoritative (current term)
authoritatively
authoritativeness
authoritie
authorities
authority
authority figure
authorityless
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authorize
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authorized shares
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