Synonyms for

Executive

Verb / ɪˈgzekjʌtɪv / Another word for executive — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to or having the power to put plans or actions into effect

Synonyms & similar words

administrator executivedirector managerial administrative directorial supervisory governing ruling commanding controlling organizational leadership bossy authoritative decisive dominant imperious powerful strong-willed autocratic tyrannical dictatorial

Synonyms by register

Formal

director manager administrator official officer

Informal

boss chief head honcho bigwig

Literary

steward overseer

Antonyms

subordinate employee worker assistant junior peon

Common collocations

  • executive decision
  • executive order
  • executive branch
  • executive suite
  • executive director
  • executive management
  • executive compensation

Word family

noun executive
adjective executive

Usage note

As a noun, 'executive' refers to a person with senior managerial responsibility. As an adjective, it describes something related to business management or administration.

Example sentences

  1. The executive team met to discuss the new product launch.
  2. The executive branch of the government is responsible for carrying out laws.
  3. My dad is an executive at a big company.
  4. The executive director of the charity organized a fundraising event.
  5. The company's executive decision to close the store caused outrage among employees.

Quotes

  • The executive has no right, in any case, to decide the question, whether there is or is not cause for declaring war.
  • The greatest ability in business is to get along with others and to influence their actions.
  • The executive exists to make sensible exceptions to general rules.

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