adjective
- having or showing authority; commanding respect through knowledge or expertise
- officially recognized as accurate or definitive
Examples
- The professor spoke in an authoritative voice about ancient history.
- She gave an authoritative explanation of the new policy.
- The encyclopedia is considered the most authoritative source on the subject.
- His authoritative manner made everyone listen carefully.
- The government issued an authoritative statement on the crisis.
- The judge’s authoritative ruling ended the dispute.
- She has an authoritative knowledge of classical music.