authoritative
Speak with an authoritative tone, or no one will listen to you. Why would they, if you sound like you don't even believe in yourself? Authoritative means sure or definitive.
When writing a paper, it can be useful to quote from an authoritative source, such as the encyclopedia, but you must also do enough research that you are fluent in your subject and can speak with the authoritative voice only true immersion can produce.
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of recognized authority or excellencesynonyms: classic, classical, definitivestandardestablished or well-known or widely recognized as a model of authority or excellence
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sanctioned by established authority“an authoritative communique”synonyms: authorised, authorizedofficialhaving official authority or sanction
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having authority or ascendancy or influence“the captain's authoritative manner”synonyms: importantinfluentialhaving or exercising influence or power
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