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Usage Examples
Filter by Meaning He was always so officious when he was trying to impress his boss.
The officious bureaucrat refused to budge on the matter.
She was so officious about the preparations for the party that she ended up alienating her friends.
The officious usher made sure everyone was seated and silent before the show started.
The officious manager micromanaged every aspect of the project, slowing down progress.
The politician's speech was filled with officious compliments to the audience.
The flattery was so officious that it made the recipient suspicious.
The officious librarian refused to let me borrow a book because I didn't have my library card with me.
The officious customs officer went through my luggage with a fine-toothed comb, even though I had nothing to declare.
He was always too officious with his compliments.
The officious waiter kept pestering us about ordering dessert even though we declined several times.
The officious lifeguard blew his whistle every time someone went beyond the buoy, even though they were only a few feet away.
The officious teacher scolded the student for not following the exact instructions.
The officious customer service representative kept transferring the call to different departments, even though none of them could help.
The politician's officious flattery was obvious.
The officious security guard wouldn't let us enter without showing ID.
The officious flight attendant was overly strict about the carry-on baggage limit.
The officious teacher wouldn't allow students to talk or move until they finished their work.
The officious parent kept meddling in their adult child's personal life.
The officious volunteer tried to take charge of the event, much to the annoyance of the organizers.
The officious chef insisted on using rare ingredients and creating complicated dishes, even if it didn't fit the customer's taste.
The officious security guard made a scene when he found out that the visitor forgot to sign in.
The officious neighbor complained about every little thing, even when it didn't concern them.
The officious behavior of the teacher irritated the students.
The officious bureaucrat made me fill out endless forms for a simple request.
The officious roommate would always move our things around without asking and rearrange the furniture.
The salesperson's officious tone made the customer feel uncomfortable.
The officious rules made it difficult to enjoy the event.
The officious hostess fussed over every detail of the dinner party.
The officious security guard took their job too seriously and caused inconvenience.
The officious CEO demanded employees work overtime and prioritize work above all else, creating an overbearing and demanding work culture.
The officious referee made too many calls during the game.
The officious teacher would not let the students speak, even when they had valid points to make.
The officious landlord insisted that tenants remove their shoes before entering the apartment.
The officious security guard insisted on checking every bag, even though there was no real danger.
The officious hotel clerk demanded that I show them a second form of identification, even though I had already given them my passport.
The officious security guard searched everyone entering the building, even though it wasn't required.
The officious parade organizer made the procession longer than necessary with many frivolous additions.
The officious government official made a big show of signing the paperwork in front of the cameras.
The officious politician grandstanded during speeches, using complicated and ostentatious language to sound impressive.
The officious friend tried to plan every detail of the vacation.
The job candidate's officious compliments towards the interviewer were clearly insincere.
The officious lawyer kept interrupting the witness during cross-examination.
The officious teacher scolded me for not taking notes during their lecture, even though I had already understood the material.
The officious waiter insisted on providing detailed descriptions of each dish.
The officious traffic cop gave me a ticket for parking in the wrong spot.
The officious nurse scolded the patient for not following their strict regimen, even though the patient knew what they were doing.
The officious stranger kept telling me how to raise my kids.
She was an officious coworker, always offering unsolicited feedback.
The officious tour guide kept pointing out things we weren't interested in.
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