official

[uh-fish-uhl] / əˈfɪʃ əl /

ADJECTIVE

authorized, legitimate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

authoritative conclusive definite fitting formal precise proper valid

STRONG

cathedral okay positive real true

WEAK

accredited approved authentic authenticated bona fide canonical ceremonious certified cleared correct customary decided decisive endorsed established ex cathedra ex officio legitimate licensed ordered orthodox recognized rightful sanctioned suitable

Antonyms

STRONGEST

imprecise improper incorrect indefinite inexact unacceptable unsuitable

STRONG

dishonest false invalid

WEAK

unauthorized unofficial unsanctioned

NOUN

person representing organization

Synonyms

STRONGEST

administrator agent bureaucrat civil servant commissioner director executive leader manager minister officer representative secretary

STRONG

CEO President boss brains brass chancellor comptroller dignitary exec functionary governor higher-up incumbent magistrate marshal mayor officeholder panjandrum premier top treasurer

WEAK

big shot front office head person top brass top dog

Antonyms

STRONGEST

employee

Example Sentences

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There has been no official government reaction to these allegations.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Todd Bridges has taken steps to make his split from Bettijo Hirschi official after announcing in January that he and his spouse had separated.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

He received 429 votes of 584 cast by MPs, a parliament official said after ballot counting was finished.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Accounting rules allow funds to use official NAVs for investments in other private funds, even when redemptions are limited.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Vests must have been her official yearbook photo look.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

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