authoritative
/ɔːˈθɒrɪtətɪv/
au · thor · i · ta · tive
ɔː · ˈθɒ · rɪ · tə · tɪv
English Definition
adj. having or showing authority
Significado en Español
autoritario, fidedigno
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
có thẩm quyền, đáng tin cậy
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Example Sentence
He spoke in an authoritative tone.
他用一种权威的语气说话。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “authoritative”:
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A
submissive
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B
unofficial
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C
commanding
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D
timid
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C — commanding.
“authoritative” means adj. having or showing authority
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The professor gave a firm, ______ answer that no one dared to question.
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A
weak
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B
doubtful
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C
authoritative
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D
hesitant
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C — authoritative.
“authoritative” means adj. having or showing authority
Common questions about “authoritative”
What does “authoritative” mean?
authoritative — adj. having or showing authority. In Chinese: 权威的，可信的.
How do you pronounce “authoritative”?
authoritative is pronounced /ɔːˈθɒrɪtətɪv/. It breaks into 5 syllables: au · thor · i · ta · tive.
How do you use “authoritative” in a sentence?
He spoke in an authoritative tone. (他用一种权威的语气说话。)
What are synonyms for “authoritative”?
reliable, official, commanding — all close in meaning to authoritative (adj. having or showing authority).
Is “authoritative” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. authoritative appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
