authoritative manner
Frequency: 6.58.1 per million words
behaving in a way that shows you expect to be obeyed
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- The general addressed his troops in an authoritative manner.
- She runs the meetings in a very authoritative manner, leaving no room for argument.
- His authoritative manner often comes across as arrogant.
- The headmaster had an authoritative manner that commanded immediate respect.
- If you want them to listen, you need to speak in a more authoritative manner.
- He adopted an authoritative manner as soon as he was promoted.
- Despite his gentle voice, he had an authoritative manner that couldn't be ignored.
- Do you think his authoritative manner is effective or just intimidating?
- The doctor explained the procedure in a calm yet authoritative manner.
- It was his authoritative manner, rather than his words, that convinced us.