Dictatorial vs Authoritative - What's the difference?
dictatorial | authoritative | Related terms |
of or pertaining to a dictator
in the manner of a dictator, usually with callous disregard for others
Arising or originating from a figure of authority
Highly accurate or definitive; treated or worthy of treatment as a scholarly authority
Having a commanding style.
As adjectives the difference between dictatorial and authoritative
is that dictatorial is of or pertaining to a dictator while authoritative is arising or originating from a figure of authority.dictatorial
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* See alsoauthoritative
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(en adjective)- The authoritative rules in this school come not from the headmaster but from the aged matron.
- This book is the world's most authoritative guide to insect breeding habits.
- He instructed us in that booming, authoritative voice of his.