He hoped his voice sounded calm and authoritative as he called: 'Captain here.

It sounded soft but authoritative at any volume, with a measured tone that both calmed and compelled.

If he sounded logical and authoritative enough, the dealer would usually have his way.

I snapped, trying to sound brisk and authoritative.

Whoever was speaking, the new governor Jimmy supposed, sounded so reasonable and authoritative that he began to believe that everything would work out.

He waited, controlled himself and spoke again, trying to sound authoritative and assured.

He tried to sound authoritative to avoid an argument.

Lowering his voice, trying to sound less authoritative... and perhaps less threatening.

He tried to sound very authoritative, but in the bullet shower he was a gerbil.

She wanted to make sure she sounded authoritative and completely in control when she spoke.