AUTHORITATIVE
Scrabble letter values: A1U1T1H4O1R1I1T1A1T1I1V4E1 = 19
Definition
- adjective having authority or ascendancy or influence. — synonyms: important
- adjective of recognized authority or excellence. — synonyms: definitive
- adjective sanctioned by established authority. — synonyms: authorized, authorised
Examples
- “an important official”
- “the captain's authoritative manner”
- “the definitive work on Greece”