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authoritatively

au·thor·i·ta·tive
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh-thawr-i-tey-tiv, uh-thor-]
    • /əˈθɔr ɪˌteɪ tɪv, əˈθɒr-/
    • /ɔːˈθɒr.ɪ.tə.tɪv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-thawr-i-tey-tiv, uh-thor-]
    • /əˈθɔr ɪˌteɪ tɪv, əˈθɒr-/

Definitions of authoritatively word

  • adjective authoritatively having due authority; having the sanction or weight of authority: an authoritative opinion. 1
  • adjective authoritatively substantiated or supported by documentary evidence and accepted by most authorities in a field: an authoritative edition of Shakespeare; an authoritative treatment of a subject. 1
  • adjective authoritatively having an air of authority; accustomed to exercising authority; positive; peremptory; dictatorial: said with an authoritative air. 1
  • noun authoritatively In an authoritative manner, being worthy of trust. 1
See all 4 definitions of authoritatively

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Origin of authoritatively

First appearance:

before 1595
One of the 38% oldest English words
First recorded in 1595-1605; authorit(y) + -ative

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Parts of speech for Authoritatively

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Authoritatively

authoritatively popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for authoritatively

adv authoritatively

  • approve — If you approve of an action, event, or suggestion, you like it or are pleased about it.

adverb authoritatively

  • confidently — having strong belief or full assurance; sure: confident of fulfillment.
  • firmly — not soft or yielding when pressed; comparatively solid, hard, stiff, or rigid: firm ground; firm texture.
  • commandingly — being in command: a commanding officer.
  • convincingly — persuading or assuring by argument or evidence: They gave a convincing demonstration of the car's safety features.
  • approvedly — So as to secure approbation; in an approved manner.
All 6 Synonyms of authoritatively

Antonyms for authoritatively

adv authoritatively

  • casually — happening by chance; fortuitous: a casual meeting.
  • informally — without formality or ceremony; casual: an informal visit.
  • unceremoniously — discourteously abrupt; hasty; rude: He made an unceremonious departure in the middle of my speech.
All 3 Antonyms of authoritatively

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    If you cite something, you quote it or mention it, especially as an example or proof of what you are saying.

  • decretal

    a papal edict on doctrine or church law

  • dictate

    If you dictate something, you say or read it aloud for someone else to write down.

  • dictator

    A dictator is a ruler who has complete power in a country, especially power which was obtained by force and is used unfairly or cruelly.

  • formula

    a set form of words, as for stating or declaring something definitely or authoritatively, for indicating procedure to be followed, or for prescribed use on some ceremonial occasion.
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