Another word for official
official
modif.
Having to do with one's office
formal, fitting, suitable, befitting, precise, established, ceremonious, according to precedent, according to protocol, proper, correct, accepted, recognized, customary; see also conventional 1, 2, 3, fit 1, 2.
Antonyms informal*, unceremonious, ill-fitting.
Authorized
ordered, endorsed, sanctioned; see approved.
Reliable
authoritative, authentic, trustworthy, true, unquestionable, indubitable, veritable, real, sure, absolute, canonical, positive, clear, unequivocal, unmistakable, decisive, conclusive, unimpeachable, valid, authenticated, credible, bona fide, accurate, faithful, standard, irrefutable, incontestable, verified, proven, indisputable, not to be questioned, definite, assured, decided, to be depended on, to be trusted, worthy of confidence, undeniable, guaranteed, insured; see also certain 3, genuine 1, reliable 2.
Antonyms unreliable*, unauthentic, unverified.
official
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Another word for official
Having or arising from authority:
authoritative, conclusive, sanctioned, standard. See true
A person or group having the right and power to command, decide, rule, or judge:
authority. Idioms: powers that be, the Man. See overA person having administrative or managerial authority in an organization:
administrant, administrator, director, executive, manager, officer. (Informal) exec. See over
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