ASSERTIVE


Meaning of ASSERTIVE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ə-ˈsər-tiv, a- ]

adjective

Date: circa 1619

1. : disposed to or characterized by bold or confident assertion

an assertive leader

2. : having a strong or distinctive flavor or aroma

assertive wines

Synonyms: see aggressive

• as·ser·tive·ly adverb

• as·ser·tive·ness noun

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.