Synonyms and antonyms of authoritative in English
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AGREEING WITH FACTS
This is the most authoritative book on Cold War politics that I've ever found.
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correct
That answer is correct.
right
All his answers were right.
true
Is it true that you were born in Sweden?
faithful
This is a faithful account of what happened on the night of 30 May.
perfect
This building is a perfect example of the neoclassical style.
dead-on
I thought you were just estimating the cost, but you were dead-on.
(right) on the money
informal
She said that the train would be late by 10 minutes, and she was right on the money.
right on the button
He told me I'd be sorry if I did it, and he was right on the button.
on the nose
"How much did the repair cost? About £750?" "It was £750 on the nose."
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If something is correct, it agrees with facts.
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Is this an authoritative order from the general or merely a personal request?.
Antonyms
He was a small man but there was an authoritative tone in his voice.
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Read a good, authoritative book on the Civil War.
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