official synonyms

official

modif.

  1. 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.

  2. Authorized

    ordered, endorsed, sanctioned; see approved.

  3. 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.

  1. Administrator

    comptroller, director, executive; see administrator, leader 2.

  2. A sports official

    referee, umpire, judge, linesman, adjudicator, ref*, ump*, chain gang*; see also judge 2.

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