Definition of Authoritative
having an attribute that encourages people to obey you
Examples of Authoritative in a sentence
The principal has such an authoritative presence that even rebellious students behave around him. ๐
As you can tell by the children running naked in the front yard, Pam is not an authoritative parent. ๐
Ted will never become store manager because he isnโt authoritative and lacks the traits needed to supervise others. ๐
When my sister and I heard our motherโs authoritative voice, we stopped throwing the ball in the house. ๐
The inexperienced teacher tried to appear more authoritative by wearing a business suit and eyeglasses. ๐
Other words in the Strong category:
Most Searched Words (with Video)