Word OFFICIAL: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

official

🇺🇸 [əˈfɪʃəl]

Meanings

Relating to an authority or organization, or someone holding a position of authority. An official can also refer to something that has been formally recognized or authorized.

Examples

• The official statement will be released tomorrow.
• He is the official representative of the company at the event.
• The official documents were signed by the mayor.

Synonyms

authorized • formal • approved

Antonyms

unofficial • informal • unrecognized