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more officious
Superlative
most officious
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self-important and very eager to give orders or help when it is not wanted, or needed
- The officious clerk insisted on checking every detail of my application.
- The manager’s officious oversight of the project was unnecessary.
- Her officious attitude at the event made others feel uncomfortable.
- She found the officious neighbor’s advice to be intrusive.
- His officious manner during the meeting irritated everyone.