official

noun adjective

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: of-fi-cial (3)
English Definition

Relating to an authority or public body and its duties, actions, and offices

Example Sentence

This is an official announcement.

US IPA /əˈfɪʃl/
UK IPA /əˈfɪʃl/

Synonyms

authorized formal certified approved

Antonyms

unofficial informal private