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- [uh-fish-uh-leez, -lees]
- /əˌfɪʃ əˈliz, -ˈlis/
- /ə.ˌfɪ.ʃə.ˈliːz/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-fish-uh-leez, -lees]
- /əˌfɪʃ əˈliz, -ˈlis/
Definitions of officialese word
- noun officialese a style of language used in some official statements, often criticized for its use of polysyllabic jargon and obscure, pretentiously wordy phrasing. 1
- noun officialese The formal and typically verbose style of writing considered to be characteristic of official documents, especially when it is difficult to understand. 1
- noun officialese bureaucratic jargon 1
- noun officialese language characteristic of official documents, esp when verbose or pedantic 0
- noun officialese the pompous, wordy, and involved language typical of official communications and reports 0
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Origin of officialese
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85; official + -ese
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Parts of speech for Officialese
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
officialese popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for officialese
noun officialese
- circumlocution — A circumlocution is a way of saying or writing something using more words than are necessary instead of being clear and direct.
- diffuseness — to pour out and spread, as a fluid.
- diffusion — act of diffusing; state of being diffused.
- fecundity — the quality of being fecund; capacity, especially in female animals, of producing young in great numbers.
- garrulity — the quality of being garrulous; talkativeness; loquacity.
Antonyms for officialese
noun officialese
- conciseness — the quality of being concise.
- directness — to manage or guide by advice, helpful information, instruction, etc.: He directed the company through a difficult time.
- straightforwardness — going or directed straight ahead: a straightforward gaze.
- terseness — neatly or effectively concise; brief and pithy, as language.
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