authoritative
a. அதிகாரம் பெற்ற, தகுதியுடைய.
Synonyms
decisive
sure
conclusive
authentic
powerful
firm
potent
dictatorial
imperious
arbitrary
arrogant
imperative
dogmatic
commanding
Antonyms
weak
inconclusive
vague
indeterminate
indefinite
vacillating
undecisive
bland
conciliatory
affable
lenient
persuasive
Au*thor"i*ta*tive, a. 1. Having, or proceeding from, due authority; entitled to obedience, credit, or acceptance; determinate; commanding. The sacred functions of authoritative teaching. Barrow. 2. Having an air of authority; positive; dictatorial; peremptory; as, an authoritative tone. The mock authoritative manner of the one, and the insipid mirth of the other. Swift. -- Au*thor"i*ta*tive*ly, adv -- Au*thor"i*ta*tive*ness, n.