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officious

/əˈfɪʃ.əs/

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officiousadjective

more officious

Comp.

most officious

Super.

/əˈfɪʃ.əs/

The officious manager kept interrupting the meeting with unnecessary comments.

Назойливый менеджер постоянно прерывал встречу ненужными комментариями.

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officiousadjective

Assertive of authority in an annoyingly domineering way, especially with regard to petty or trivial matters.

The officious security guard insisted on checking everyone's bags, even though it was unnecessary.

Intrusively enthusiastic in offering help or advice; interfering.

Her officious nature made her constantly meddle in her colleagues' projects, offering unsolicited advice.

Eager to serve or help; obliging (now chiefly archaic).

The officious attendant fetched fresh water for the weary travelers.