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authoritative

adjective

/əˈθɔːrɪtətɪv/

Meaning

Having or showing authority; commanding and self-confident; reliable as a source of information.

She spoke in an authoritative tone that silenced the room.

authoritative source

commanding, reliable, credible, confident, influential

weak, uncertain, unreliable

authoritative source, authoritative guide, authoritative figure, authoritative statement

Having many mountains; very large or huge in size.

Eager or quick to argue, fight, or show aggression.

square or nearly square; having four sides or being suited or corresponding to something

without a father

having a beneficial purpose; practical

Relating to wisdom or knowledge, often in a religious or philosophical sense.