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officially

adverb
uh-FISH-uh-lee/əˈfɪʃəli/

2 meanings of officially

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  1. 1
    formallyadverb
    In a formal way that is approved by the people in charge, or by the rules.

    The mayor officially opened the new library today.

    Officially, the park closes at dark, but people often stay later.

    UsageAt the start of a sentence, Officially, often means the rules say so, but people do otherwise.

    Similarformally

    Oppositeunofficially

  2. 2
    completelyadverbslang
    Totally or completely.

    I'm officially tired of all this rain.

    This puzzle has officially beaten me.

    UsageA joking word, usually before words like done or tired: I'm officially tired.

    Similartotally, completely, absolutely, thoroughly

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Origin

From official + -ly.