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officially
[/əˈfɪʃəli/]
adverb
oficialmente
1.
in a way that is sanctioned by or derived from official authority; formally
The president officially announced the new policy today.
O presidente anunciou oficialmente a nova política hoje.
2.
according to the rules, records, or procedures; formally or authoritatively
She was officially hired as the manager last week.
Ela foi oficialmente contratada como gerente na semana passada.
3.
supposedly; ostensibly (often used with irony)
Officially, the store closes at 9 PM, but they usually stay open later.
Oficialmente, a loja fecha às 21h, mas geralmente ficam abertos mais tarde.
Synonyms
formally
authoritatively
ceremonially
ostensibly
supposedly
Antonyms
unofficially
informally
unofficially
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
oficialmente
standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
oficialmente
standard usage in Portugal
Related Idioms & Phrases
officially sanctioned
officially recognized
officially closed
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