authoritatively
authoritatively · more authoritatively · most authoritatively
In an authoritative mannerIn an authoritative manner; with authority.
UK/ɔːˈθɒɹɪtətɪvli/US/ɔˈθɔɹəˌteɪtɪvli/
Meaning
1 sensesIn an authoritative manner; with authority.
in an authoritative and magisterial manner
Translations
3 languagesOrigin
From Middle English auctoritatively, auctoritativeli; compare Medieval Latin auctoritātīveFrom Middle English auctoritatively, auctoritativeli; compare Medieval Latin auctoritātīve; equivalent to authoritative + -ly.
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Forms
more authoritatively, most authoritatively| Comparative | more authoritatively Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most authoritatively |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- in an authoritative and magisterial manner:magisterially
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedauthoritative
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb