Authoritative

/ɔːˈθɒɹɪtətɪv/

Scrabble:19 ptsWWF:20 pts13 letters
Definition of Authoritative

adjective

  1. Arising or originating from a figure of authority

    "The authoritative rules in this school come not from the headmaster but from the aged matron."

  2. 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."

  3. 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.

Synonyms & Antonyms

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.