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official

adjective

/əˈfɪʃəl/

Meaning

relating to or connected with an authority or public office

He is the official spokesperson for the company.

authorized, formal, legitimate, recognized

unofficial, informal, unofficial

official statement, official announcement, official document, official role

mean or stingy; unwilling to spend money

having little or no light; of a deep shade approaching black

intended to be kept secret or private

Relating to trees or living in trees; tree-dwelling.

Showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise.

sweet and soothing (often used ironically)