Authoritative Definition & Meaning

About The Word Authoritative

Learn about the word Authoritative to help solve your crossword puzzle. Discover Authoritative definitions and meaning, origins, synonyms, related terms and more at the free Crossword Dictionary.

Authoritative

Authoritative Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Authoritative? [adj] sanctioned by established authority; "an authoritative communique"; "the authorized biography" [adj] having authority or ascendancy or influence; "an important official"; "the captain's authoritative manner" [adj] of recognized authority or excellence; "the definitive work on Greece"; "classical methods of navigation" Synonyms \| Synonyms for Authoritative: authorised \| authorized \| classical \| definitive \| important \| influential \| official \| standard Related Terms \| Find terms related to Authoritative: absolute \| absolutist \| absolutistic \| accepted \| accurate \| acquainted with \| adept \| adroit \| approved \| apt \| arbitrary \| aristocratic \| armipotent \| arrogant \| artistic \| ascendant \| assuring \| at home in \| at home with \| attested \| authentic \| authenticated \| authoritarian \| authorized \| autocratic \| binding \| bossy \| bravura \| brilliant \| canonical \| cathedral \| certified \| charismatic \| charming \| Christian \| circumstantiated \| clean \| clever \| clothed with authority \| cogent \| commanding \| competent \| conclusive \| confined \| confirmed \| consequential \| considerable \| consistent \| controlling \| conventional \| conversant with \| convictional \| convincing \| coordinated \| correct \| crack \| crackerjack \| cunning \| customary \| cute \| daedal \| Daedalian \| decisive \| deft \| dependable \| despotic \| determinative \| dexterous \| dextrous \| dictated \| dictatorial \| didactic \| diplomatic \| doctrinaire \| documented \| dogmatic \| dominant \| domineering \| duly constituted \| dynamic \| effective \| effectual \| efficacious \| eminent \| empowered \| enchanting \| energetic \| estimable \| evangelical \| ex cathedra \| ex officio \| excellent \| expert \| factual \| faithful \| familiar with \| fancy \| feature \| featured \| feudal \| firm \| forceful \| forcible \| formulary \| good \| goodish \| governing \| graceful \| great \| grinding \| handy \| hard and fast \| hegemonic \| hegemonistic \| high-handed \| high-potency \| high-powered \| high-pressure \| high-tension \| imperative \| imperial \| imperious \| important \| impressive \| in force \| in power \| indisputable \| influential \| informed in \| ingenious \| instructive \| intimate with \| irrefutable \| irresistible \| just \| knowledgeable \| lawful \| leading \| learned \| legal \| legitimate \| limited \| literal \| logical \| lordly \| magisterial \| magistral \| magnetic \| mandatory \| master of \| masterful \| masterly \| mighty \| mighty in battle \| momentous \| monocratic \| neat \| no mean \| of the faith \| official \| operative \| oppressive \| orthodox \| orthodoxical \| overbearing \| overruling \| peremptory \| personable \| persuasive \| politic \| potent \| powerful \| preceptive \| preeminent \| prepotent \| prescribed \| prescript \| prescriptive \| prestigious \| professional \| proficient \| proficient in \| prominent \| proper \| proven \| puissant \| quick \| quite some \| ranking \| ready \| received \| regulation \| reliable \| repressive \| reputable \| resourceful \| restricted \| right \| rubric \| ruling \| sanctioned \| satisfactory \| satisfying \| scholarly \| scriptural \| self-consistent \| senior \| severe \| skillful \| slick \| solid \| some \| sound \| specialist \| specialistic \| specialized \| standard \| statesmanlike \| statutory \| strict \| striking \| strong \| strong in \| stylish \| suasive \| substantial \| sufficient \| superior \| suppressive \| supreme \| sure \| tactful \| technical \| telling \| textual \| the compleat \| the complete \| totalitarian \| traditional \| traditionalistic \| true \| true-blue \| trustable \| trustworthy \| truthful \| tyrannical \| tyrannous \| unrefutable \| up on \| valid \| validated \| verifiable \| verified \| veritable \| versed in \| vigorous \| virtuoso \| vital \| weighty \| well-done \| well-founded \| well-grounded \| well-read in \| winning \| workmanlike See Also \| Authoritative In Webster's Dictionary \Author"itative\, a. 1. Having, or proceeding from, due authority; entitled to obedience, credit, or acceptance; determinate; commanding. The sacred functions of authoritative teaching. --Barrow. 2. Having an air of authority; positive; dictatorial; peremptory; as, an authoritative tone. The mock authoritative manner of the one, and the insipid mirth of the other. --Swift. -- {Author"itatively}, adv. -- {Author"itative*ness}, n.

Authoritative Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Authoritative?

[adj] sanctioned by established authority; "an authoritative communique"; "the authorized biography"
[adj] having authority or ascendancy or influence; "an important official"; "the captain's authoritative manner"
[adj] of recognized authority or excellence; "the definitive work on Greece"; "classical methods of navigation"

See Also |

Authoritative In Webster's Dictionary

\Au*thor"i*ta*tive\, a.
1. Having, or proceeding from, due authority; entitled to
   obedience, credit, or acceptance; determinate; commanding.

         The sacred functions of authoritative teaching.
                                               --Barrow.

2. Having an air of authority; positive; dictatorial;
   peremptory; as, an authoritative tone.

         The mock authoritative manner of the one, and the
         insipid mirth of the other.           --Swift.
   -- {Au*thor"i*ta*tive*ly}, adv. --
   {Au*thor"i*ta*tive*ness}, n.

More Crossword Puzzle Words

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Cross Word Of The Day

Individuality ‐ the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting…
Missing ‐ not able to be found; "missing in action"; "a missing person"…
Broca ‐ French anthropologist who studied the craniums and brains of…
Sticky bun ‐ rolled dough spread with sugar and nuts then sliced and baked…
Citharichthys cornutus ‐ whiff found in waters from the Bahamas and northern Gulf of Mexico…
Marge ‐ a spread made chiefly from vegetable oils and used as a substitute…
Medlar tree ‐ small deciduous Eurasian tree cultivated for its fruit that resemble…
Mink coat ‐ fur coat made from the soft lustrous…
Dress ‐ clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion…
Permitted ‐ possible to allow; "a degree of freedom allowable…