officious
adjective | /officious/
Advanced WordsMEDIUM
intrusively enthusiastic in offering help or advice; meddlesome
officious
adjective | /officious/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMintrusively enthusiastic in offering help or advice; meddlesome
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Synonyms
meddlesomeintrusiveobtrusiveinterferingpresumptuous
Antonyms
unobtrusivereserveddiscreet
Examples
"The officious clerk constantly corrected customers' forms even when unnecessary."
"His officious manner alienated the volunteers."
Mnemonic Trick
OFFICIOUS → OFFICE + -IOUS — acting like an official but meddlesome.
Etymology
From Latin officiosus “dutiful or eager to serve.”
Now often negative: meddlesome over-offering help.
Source: Advanced WordsAdded: 9/28/2025
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