official synonyms
official
modif.
Having to do with one's office
formal, fitting, suitable, befitting, precise, established, ceremonious, according to precedent, according to protocol, proper, correct, accepted, recognized, customary; see also conventional 1, 2, 3, fit 1, 2.Antonyms
informal*, unceremonious*, ill-fitting. Authorized
Reliable
authoritative, authentic, trustworthy, true, unquestionable, indubitable, veritable, real, sure, absolute, canonical, positive, clear, unequivocal, unmistakable, decisive, conclusive, unimpeachable, valid, authenticated, credible, bona fide, accurate, faithful, standard, irrefutable, incontestable, verified, proven, indisputable, not to be questioned, definite, assured, decided, to be depended on, to be trusted, worthy of confidence, undeniable, guaranteed, insured; see also certain 3, genuine 1, reliable 2.Antonyms
unreliable*, unauthentic, unverified.
official
n.
Administrator
comptroller, director, executive; see administrator, leader 2.A sports official
referee, umpire, judge, linesman, adjudicator, ref*, ump*, chain gang*; see also judge 2.
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