adverb
- in a way that is excessively eager to help or give advice, especially when it is not wanted or needed
Usage: often implies unwelcome interference
Examples
- She officiously rearranged the papers on his desk without being asked.
- The waiter officiously interrupted our conversation to suggest wine pairings.
- He officiously corrected everyone’s grammar during the casual meeting.
- The neighbor officiously offered unsolicited parenting advice.
- She smiled officiously while reorganizing the entire bookshelf.
- The assistant officiously scheduled meetings without consulting anyone first.