Synonyms for Authoritative

Definition of authoritative

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

7 synonyms found

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"Authoritative" in song lyrics

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