authoritative

• Описывает кого-то или что-то, признанное надёжным, властным и обладающим силой влиять или устанавливать правила.

Describes someone or something that is recognized as being reliable, commanding, and having the power to influence or enforce rules.

1. Having authority or influenceB2formal

   Possessing the power to make decisions, give orders, or enforce rules.

   Авторитетный

   • The authoritative figure in the room commanded everyone's attention.
   • She spoke in an authoritative tone that silenced the crowd.
   • The manager's authoritative decision ended the debate.

   Синонимыcommandingcontrollingdirectingdominantgoverninginfluentialpowerfulruling

   Антонимыineffectiveinferiorpowerlesssubordinateuninfluentialweak

2. Recognized as reliable or expertB2formal

   Considered to be of recognized authority or excellence; trustworthy and knowledgeable.

   Авторитетный

   • This is an authoritative guide to classical music.
   • The professor is an authoritative voice in the field of economics.
   • The report came from an authoritative source.

   Синонимыcredibleexpertknowledgeablereliabletrustworthy

   Антонимыinexpertunreliableuntrustworthy

3. Sanctioned by established authorityB2formal

   Officially approved or accepted by a recognized authority.

   Официальный

   • The authoritative version of the document was signed by the director.
   • Only authoritative translations are used in the court.
   • The authoritative text is the one published by the university press.

   Синонимыacceptedaccreditedapprovedauthorizedlegitimateofficialrecognizedsanctionedvalid

   Антонимыunauthorizedunofficialunsanctioned