Vocabulary Entry

officious

|adjective

adjective

Being excessively eager to serve or advise others, often in a meddlesome or intrusive way.

Example Sentences

"The officious staff member tried to interfere in the meeting despite not being invited."

"Her officious nature made her unpopular among her colleagues who preferred more privacy."

"He was an officious neighbor, always offering unsolicited advice on home repairs."