ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Officially

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /əˈfɪʃ.(ə.)li/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Officially is an adverb meaning In an official manner; according to official rules or regulations.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

  1. (slang) Thoroughly, completely.

Example Sentences

That’s it! I’m officially outraged.
[T]here was nothing to drink except orange crush - officially.
Wearing his best suit and sunglasses, the sultan of Slowjamastan officially declared independence from the United States of America at 12:26 p.m. on December 1, 2021 as he broadcast the secession live from his open-air government “office” in Dublândia, the capital of the Republic of Slowjamastan.

Synonyms for officially

Depending on context, synonyms include formally.

Antonyms for officially

Common opposites include inofficially, unofficially.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include formally, legally, formal, formalize, duly, technically.

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