AUTHORITATIVELY

authoritatively, magisterially

(adverb) in an authoritative and magisterial manner; “she spoke authoritatively”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

authoritatively (comparative more authoritatively, superlative most authoritatively)

In an authoritative manner, being worthy of trust.

Source: Wiktionary


AUTHORITATIVE

Au*thor"i*ta*tive, a.

1. Having, or proceeding from, due authority; entitled to obedience, credit, or acceptance; determinate; commanding. The sacred functions of authoritative teaching. Barrow.

2. Having an air of authority; positive; dictatorial; peremptory; as, an authoritative tone. The mock authoritative manner of the one, and the insipid mirth of the other. Swift.

– Au*thor"i*ta*tive*ly, adv -- Au*thor"i*ta*tive*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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According to Guinness World Records, the largest iced coffee is 14,228.1 liters and was created by Caffé Bene (South Korea), in Yangju, South Korea, on 17 July 2014. They poured iced black Americano on the giant cup that measured 3.3 meters tall and 2.62 meters wide.

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