-ˌnād.iv adjective
Etymology: opinion + -ative
1. obsolete
a. : based on opinion : conjectural , imaginary
b. : proud , conceited
2. : of, relating to, or consisting of opinion or belief : doctrinal
3. : unduly attached to one's own opinions : tending to be opinionated
• opin·ion·a·tive·ly -d.ə̇vlē adverb
• opin·ion·a·tive·ness -d.ivnəs noun -es