authoritatively
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6.7
- adverb
- /əˌθɔːrɪˈteɪtɪvli/
:
de manera autoritaria
- "Don't let life get you down," he says authoritatively.
- speak authoritatively
- authoritatively defines
- teach authoritatively
Bow Rogs definitely, clearly authoritatively do not have wings.
- Bow Rogs definitely, clearly authoritatively do not have wings.
Examples
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Many times they just haven't met the person yet who can authoritatively answer their questions.
Blog text (11) -
No single person or interest could legitimately and authoritatively render a verdict on who was a good or bad teacher.
Academic text (1993) -
In that case, how, how authoritatively are you saying this?
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Not to get a degree, of course, but so he can answer questions like this authoritatively.
Fiction book (1995) -
From experience come the cases I can speak of most authoritatively.
Academic text (2001) -
In other words, the people of Kukulewa were authoritatively informed not only who they were but also how they should behave.
Academic text (1990) -
However, for the EEOC to resolve a dispute, it must be able to authoritatively interpret Title VII.
Academic text (2017) -
Swallowing, Miranda drew herself up and said as authoritatively as she could, "I will tell no one but Po-zhou."
Fiction book (1990) -
The teacher spoke authoritatively about the new curriculum, making it clear that her decision was final.
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The lawyer presented the evidence authoritatively, convincing the jury of his client's innocence.
Synonyms
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2.9
In a way that shows a person is sure and not afraid
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5.1
In a confident, firm way that makes your opinions and needs clear
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7.7
In a confident, commanding way that shows power
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5.8
To act in a strong, confident way that shows authority
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7.6
In a firm way that tells people what to do
Antonyms
How Authoritative
Surface Forms
Morphology
authoritatively = authoritative (transparent) = authoritative + ly
The adverb is a regular derivation formed by adding the productive adverbial suffix '-ly' to 'authoritative', so its meaning is directly adverbial.
Etymology
The word authoritatively comes from authority, which is related to author, a person who gives rules or ideas and so has the 'right to say' what should happen. So to speak authoritatively is to speak with control and confidence, in a way others will respect or obey.