| Main Entry: |
official |
| Part of Speech: |
adjective |
| Definition: |
authorized, legitimate |
Synonyms: |
accredited, approved,
authentic, authenticated,
authoritative,
bona fide, canonical, cathedral, ceremonious, certified, cleared,
conclusive,
correct,
customary,
decided,
decisive,
definite, endorsed,
established, ex cathedra, ex officio,
fitting,
formal, legitimate, licensed,
okay*,
ordered,
orthodox,
positive,
precise,
proper,
real,
recognized, rightful, sanctioned,
suitable,
true,
valid
|
Antonyms: |
unauthorized, unofficial, unsanctioned
|
* = informal/non-formal usage
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