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of·fi·cious
 officious
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- pronunciation:
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adjective |
| definition: |
overly eager or aggressive in offering unrequested or unwanted service to others.
Our conversations were frequently interrupted by our host's officious personal secretary. |
| related words: |
forward, meddlesome, presumptuous |
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| derivations: |
officiously (adv.), officiousness (n.) |
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