Official Definition
official
adjective
- having official authority or sanction; "official permission"; "an official representative"
- of or relating to an office; "official privileges"
- verified officially; "the election returns are now official"
- conforming to set usage, procedure, or discipline; "in prescribed order"
- (of a church) given official status as a national or state institution
noun
- a worker who holds or is invested with an office
- someone who administers the rules of a game or sport; "the golfer asked for an official who could give him a ruling"
"Official" in song lyrics
See how official is used in real songs:
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"they just know I'm official"
1st Infantry f/ Prodigy, Alchemist, Twin & Evidence — Fourth of July -
"A herb, if you claim your raps is official"
7L & Esoteric — Herb -
"Fifty strikes, light up the mic, make it official"
Afu-Ra f/ Masta Killa — Livin' Like Dat
Words that rhyme with official
Usage tips for "official"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "official" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for official to find words that pair well.