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How to pronounce “officious

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Pronunciation guide for officious

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of officious with real speech in context.
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Real speech example
Lawyer’s Demistifying MurderAnd he became a very officious policeman,
Definition summary
(obsolete) Obliging, attentive, eager to please.

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How to pronounce officious

Lawyer’s Demistifying Murder

And he became a very officious policeman,

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “officious

Meaning

  • [Adjective]
  • (obsolete) Obliging, attentive, eager to please.
  • Offensively intrusive or interfering in offering advice and services.

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