authoritatively

Word parts

authoritative + -ly

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ɔːˈθɒrɪtətɪvli/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ɔˈθɔrəˌteɪtɪvli/

• Audio (UK)

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Adverb

Positive authoritatively

Comparative more authoritatively

Superlative most authoritatively

1. If something is done authoritatively, it is administered or issued from a position of authority.

Related words

• authority
• authoritative