Authoritative

Synonyms of authoritative

• official
• authoritarian
• commanding

Antonyms of authoritative

• submissive
• unofficial
• unauthoritative

Collocations of authoritative

authoritative figure

Frequency: 70 %

As an authoritative figure in the company, he was respected by all employees.

authoritative tone

Frequency: 65 %

She spoke with an authoritative tone that commanded attention.

authoritative source

Frequency: 60 %

The encyclopedia is considered an authoritative source on the subject.

authoritative voice

Frequency: 50 %

The professor's authoritative voice made the students take notes diligently.

authoritative decision

Frequency: 45 %

The board made an authoritative decision to implement the new policy.

Idiomatic Expressions for authoritative

• Phrase: authoritative source
  Meaning: a reliable and trustworthy source of information
  Usage: The encyclopedia is considered an authoritative source on historical events.