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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

capable of being stretched into a thin wire without breaking; easily influenced

Having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment; wise.

having the color of the sun or gold

Promoting good health; beneficial to health.

Having great significance or value.

Additional, completing, or enhancing something else.