Definitions
There are 7 meanings of the word
Official.
How to pronounce official:
US
Official - as an adjective
Having official authority or sanction
Example: "Official permission"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unofficial18Of or relating to an office
Example: "Official privileges"
Official - as a noun
A worker who holds or is invested with an office
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
functionary19Hypernyms (Closely Related)
skilled workerskilled workmantrained workerHyponyms (Broadly Related)
apparatchik24appointee13bailiff15beadle9
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Someone who administers the rules of a game or sport
Example: "The golfer asked for an official who could give him a ruling"
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
adjudicator22Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Official - as an adjective satellite
Verified officially
Example: "The election returns are now official"
Conforming to set usage, procedure, or discipline
Example: "In prescribed order"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
prescribed17(of a church) given official status as a national or state institution
Example Sentences
"The official made an announcement at the press conference."
"The company hired a new official to oversee the project."
"The government official visited the disaster-stricken area."
"The official declared the building unsafe for occupation."
"The official announced the winner of the competition."
Word Game Points
Is OFFICIAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, official is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OFFICIAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is OFFICIAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, official is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOFFICIAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is OFFICIAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, official is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOFFICIAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
