authoritatively
In commanding fashion
Authoritatively describes doing something with authority—speaking or acting in a way that commands respect and suggests expertise or official power.
An authoritatively written account conveys confidence and knowledge: She spoke authoritatively on climate science.
The word can also describe imposing one's will: The judge authoritatively silenced the courtroom.
With authoritative presence
- imperiouslyIn overbearing manner
- dictatoriallyIn domineering manner
- peremptorilyIn an absolute, final manner
- domineeringlyIn an overbearing manner
imperatively · demandingly · sternly · strictly · prescriptively · mandatorily · unquestionably · absolutely
In a self-assured way
- decisivelyWith firm determination
- confidentlyWith self-assurance
- self-assuredlyWith bold self-trust
- firmlyWith steadfast resolve
resolutely · boldly · emphatically · unwaveringly · certainly · positively · assuredly · convincingly
With final authority
- knowledgeablyWith demonstrated expertise
- scholarlyMarked by serious learning
- expertlyWith high proficiency
- learnedlyWith extensive knowledge
competently · masterfully · proficiently · eruditely · sagely · comprehensively · conclusively · substantively
With authorized sanction
- formallyIn an official manner
- legitimatelyIn a valid way
- governmentallyIn a state-administered manner
- institutionallyBy formal systems
bureaucratically · administratively · constitutionally · legally · lawfully · jurisdictionally · statutorily · canonically
commandingly
With authoritative presence
- imperiouslyIn overbearing manner
- dictatoriallyIn domineering manner
- peremptorilyIn an absolute, final manner
domineeringly · imperatively · demandingly · sternly · strictly · prescriptively · mandatorily · unquestionably · absolutely · compellingly
assertively
In a self-assured way
- decisivelyWith firm determination
- confidentlyWith self-assurance
- self-assuredlyWith bold self-trust
firmly · resolutely · boldly · emphatically · unwaveringly · certainly · positively · assuredly · convincingly · unhesitatingly
definitively
With final authority
- knowledgeablyWith demonstrated expertise
- scholarlyMarked by serious learning
- expertlyWith high proficiency
learnedly · competently · masterfully · proficiently · eruditely · sagely · comprehensively · conclusively · substantively · reliably
officially
With authorized sanction
- formallyIn an official manner
- legitimatelyIn a valid way
- governmentallyIn a state-administered manner
institutionally · bureaucratically · administratively · constitutionally · legally · lawfully · jurisdictionally · statutorily · canonically · ceremonially
authoritativelytentatively
Without full commitment
uncertainly · hesitantly · doubtfully · diffidently · haltingly
authoritativelyillegitimately
In unauthorized manner
illicitly · unlawfully · invalidly · improperly · groundlessly
authoritativelysubserviently
In a submissive manner
submissively · obsequiously · deferentially · meekly · servilely
- authoritative sourceCredible, expert-backed reference
- authoritative parentingWarmth with clear boundaries