authoritative
- adjective (adj)
Meaning: recognized as true, valid
Synonyms:
accurate
attested
authentic
authenticated
circumstantiated
confirmed
definitive
dependable
documented
factual
faithful
learned
legit
proven
reliable
righteous
scholarly
sound
straight from horse’s mouth
supported
trustworthy
truthful
validated
verified
veritable
Antonyms:
democratic
- adjective (adj)
Meaning: domineering
Synonyms:
assertive
authoritarian
autocratic
commanding
confident
decisive
dictatorial
doctrinaire
dogmatic
dominating
imperative
imperious
imposing
masterly
officious
peremptory
self-assured
Antonyms:
democratic
- adjective (adj)
Meaning: official, authorized
Synonyms:
administrative
approved
bureaucratic
canonical
departmental
ex cathedra
executive
ex officio
imperial
lawful
legal
legitimate
magisterial
mandatory
ruling
sanctioned
sovereign
supreme
Antonyms:
democratic
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