authoritatively

IPA/ɔːˈθɒrətətɪvli/
KK[əθˌɔrətˈetɪvli]IPA/əˈθɔːrəteɪtɪvli/

authoritatively — adverb

1. when you act or speak with such firm confidence that people accept your right to

1.副詞C1
釋義

when you act or speak with such firm confidence that people accept your right to lead or command without questioning — for instance, a manager who gives orders in a tone that discourages argument.

例句

Mayumi spoke authoritatively, and the team stopped arguing to listen.

adverb of manner modifying 'spoke'

Kofi authoritatively told the children to sit down and be quiet during the tour.

同義詞
  • commandingly

    stronger emphasis on giving orders

  • assertively

    focuses on stating a position firmly rather than expecting obedience

  • imperiously

    more negative, suggesting unreasonable bossiness

反義詞
  • hesitantly

    acting without confidence

  • meekly

    showing submission instead of authority

用法筆記

Common with verbs of speaking and gesturing such as speak, tell, announce, point, and declare.

常見錯誤

❌She explained authoritatively the theory.
✅She explained the theory authoritatively.
💡The adverb usually comes after the object when the object is a noun phrase.

2. based on such deep knowledge or careful research that what you say or write is a

2.副詞C1
釋義

based on such deep knowledge or careful research that what you say or write is accepted as correct without doubt — for example, a historian whose books are considered the final word on their topic.

例句

Professor Hari wrote authoritatively about the ancient trade routes of Central Asia.

Jiwoo can speak authoritatively on Korean ceramics after working with potters for fifteen years.

pattern: speak authoritatively on [topic]

同義詞
  • definitively

    suggests the statement is the final word on the topic

  • knowledgeably

    focuses on the speaker's expertise rather than the statement's trustworthiness

  • conclusively

    implies the information settles a debate

反義詞

用法筆記

Frequently used with verbs of writing, speaking, and describing (write, speak, describe, document). The topic area is often introduced by the preposition on.

authoritatively — adjective