capite

/kæˈpaɪti/ or /kæˈpiːteɪ/

Definitions

1. preposition

in the manner of a captain or a leader; in a commanding or authoritative way

“She spoke capite, with authority and confidence that commanded the room’s attention.”

2. adverb

in a commanding or authoritative manner

“He always gives advice capite, as if he’s the expert in the field.”

Synonyms

  • authoritatively
  • commandingly

Antonyms

  • obediently
  • submissively