officially

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21
Words With Friends
23
Letters
10
Pronunciation
/əˈfɪʃ.(ə.)li/

Definition of officially

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

adv

  1. In an official manner; according to official rules or regulations.
    “[T]here was nothing to drink except orange crush - officially.”
    “Wearing his best suit and sunglasses, the sultan of Slowjamastan officially declared independence from the United States of America at 12:26 p.m. on December 1, 2021 as he broadcast the secession live from his open-air government “office” in Dublândia, the capital of the Republic of Slowjamastan.”
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adv

  1. In an official manner; according to official rules or regulations.
    “[T]here was nothing to drink except orange crush - officially.”
    “Wearing his best suit and sunglasses, the sultan of Slowjamastan officially declared independence from the United States of America at 12:26 p.m. on December 1, 2021 as he broadcast the secession live from his open-air government “office” in Dublândia, the capital of the Republic of Slowjamastan.”
  2. (slang)Thoroughly, completely.
    “That’s it! I’m officially outraged.”

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Etymology

From official + -ly.

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