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officially

/əˈfɪʃ.əl.i/
of · fi · cial · ly
Adjective:official
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• adverb

1

In a formal and public way, or with the proper authority, approval, or sanction of an organization or government.

Example

"The new community center will be officially opened by the mayor next Monday."

2

On the public record or according to formal statements, often in contrast to what is actually true in practice.

Example

"Officially, the director resigned for personal reasons, though everyone knew about the boardroom dispute."

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• Rhymes for officially

• Nearby Words

officer
official
officialdom
officially
officiant
officiate
officiation

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'official' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', tracing back to the Latin 'officialis', meaning 'relating to duty or public service'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Officially. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/officially
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