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officially Synonyms

Another word for officially

Choosing another word for officially depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
formally
Strong
authoritatively
ceremonially
legally
validly

• adverb (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
publicly
on the record
Strong
nominally
ostensibly
technically

Opposites of officially

The opposite of officially shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unofficially
off the record
informally
privately
secretly
casually
actually
unauthorizedly
See all opposites of officially

• Nearby Words

officer
official
officialdom
officially
officiant
officiate
officiation

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Officially. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/officially
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