Looking for the meaning of the word AUTHORITATIVE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of AUTHORITATIVE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Authoritative
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɔːˈθɒrɪtətɪv
Dialects: British English
Definition:
able to be trusted as being accurate or true; reliable
Short Definition:reliable
Examples:- clear, authoritative information and advice
- an authoritative source
Definition:
commanding and self-confident; likely to be respected and obeyed
Short Definition:commanding and self-confident
Examples:- his voice was calm and authoritative
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