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Synonyms of authoritative

11 similar words

Another word for authoritative is definitive. Other synonyms of authoritative are magisterial, masterful and proper.

Synonyms and similar words for authoritative

adjectiveArising or originating from a figure of authority.

adjectiveHighly accurate or definitive; treated or worthy of treatment as a scholarly authority.

adjectiveHaving a commanding style.

  • graveInfluential, important; authoritative.
  • magisterialBefitting the status or skill of a magister or master; authoritative, masterly.
  • masterfulHaving or showing the qualities of a master vis-à-vis a dependent or subordinate; authoritative; domineering.
  • oracularWise, authoritative.
  • sterlingOf acknowledged influence; authoritative; also, of high or excellent quality; of proven worth.

Meaning of authoritative

  1. adjective Arising or originating from a figure of authority.
  2. adjective Highly accurate or definitive; treated or worthy of treatment as a scholarly authority.
  3. adjective Having a commanding style.

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Questions about synonyms of authoritative

What is another word for authoritative?
Authoritative has 11 synonyms on Word.ws, such as definitive, magisterial, masterful and proper.
What does authoritative mean?
Authoritative means arising or originating from a figure of authority.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: authoritative (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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