Authoritative
/ɔːˈθɒɹɪtətɪv/
Scrabble:19 ptsWWF:20 pts13 letters
Definition of Authoritative
adjective
- Arising or originating from a figure of authority
"The authoritative rules in this school come not from the headmaster but from the aged matron."
- Highly accurate or definitive; treated or worthy of treatment as a scholarly authority
"This book is the world's most authoritative guide to insect breeding habits."
- Having a commanding style.
"He instructed us in that booming, authoritative voice of his."
Anagrams of Authoritative
No exact anagrams found for "authoritative". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
a1
u1
t1
h4
o1
r1
i1
t1
a1
t1
i1
v4
e1
Total: 19 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Authoritative
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Authoritative"
Authoritative is a 13-letter word that scores 19 points in Scrabble and 20 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Authoritative" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "authoritative" is a high-scoring word.