Definition of OFFICIALESE

officialese

Meanings

Plural: officialeses

Noun

  • the style of writing characteristic of some government officials: formal and obscure
  • The typical language of officials or official documents; legalistic and pompous language.

Origin / Etymology

From official + -ese.

Synonyms

bureaucratese

Scrabble Score: 19

officialese is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
officialese is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
officialese is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 21

officialese is a valid Words With Friends word