authoritative
adjectiveHow many syllables in authoritative?
There are 5 syllables in the word authoritative.How to pronounce authoritative:
Definition of authoritative:
- authoritative (adjective):
- possessing authority
- having authority or ascendancy or influence.
- having, marked by, or proceeding from authority
Synonyms for authoritative:
accurate
assertive
autocratic
classic
classical
commanding
comprehensive
conclusive
confident
decisive
definitive
dictatorial
dogmatic
dominating
imperative
imperious
imposing
influential
lordly
magisterial
masterly
official
peremptory
self-assured
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