officially

B1
US /əˈfɪʃ.(ə.)li/
adv Freq #3273

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    in an official role

    Officially, I am in charge.

  2. 2
    adv

    In an official manner; according to official rules or regulations.

    [T]here was nothing to drink except orange crush - officially.

  3. 3
    adv

    Thoroughly, completely.

    That’s it! I’m officially outraged.

  4. 4
    adv

    with official authorization

Etymology

From official + -ly.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
4 adv · with official authorization formally
Word family
Derived forms nonofficially
Related forms formally

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