Authoritative
Authoritative adjective - Fond of ordering people around.
Usage example: she's very authoritative for someone who doesn't actually outrank us
Firm and authoritative are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Firm" instead an adjective "Authoritative".
Nearby Words: authority, authoritarian
Firm
Firm adjective - Not showing weakness or uncertainty.
Authoritative and firm are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Authoritative" instead an adjective "Firm".
Mutual synonyms
Both words in one sentence
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It's reflected by Vimes that, in a time of chaos, those who remain firm and authoritative and full of conviction can rise to the top very quickly and dictate major events.
Source: Discworld / Night Watch -
It'th a pleathure to be commanded in a clear, firm, authoritative voithe, mithtreth.
Source: The Igor - He has the characteristics of a hero, is strong, authoritative, warm but firm, and has a strong sense of justice, but had an affair in the past with his co-worker, Detective Helen Marshall.
Source: Series / Red Riding
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