What is another word for Asseverative?

Pronunciation: [ɐsˈɛvəɹətˌɪv] (IPA)

Asseverative is a word that means making a strong and solemn declaration or assertion. Some synonyms for asseverative include affirmatory, positive, declarative, assertive, dogmatic, and categorical. Using affirmatory emphasizes the speaker's confidence in their statement. Positive indicates a definitive belief in what is being declared. Declarative highlights the act of making a statement outright. Assertive and dogmatic both emphasize the speaker's belief in their declaration. Categorical emphasizes the total confidence the speaker has in their assertion. All these synonyms for asseverative indicate a strong belief and declaration of a statement.

What are the hypernyms for Asseverative?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Asseverative

Jean Thompson looked at his wife, whose applause he prized, and she answered by an Asseverative toss of the head, leaning back and contriving, with some effort, to get her arms folded.
"Madame Delphine"
George W. Cable

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