Officialese

C1 16+

Synonyms of officialese

Collocations of officialese

official language
Frequency: 70 %

The document was written in official language to ensure clarity and accuracy.

bureaucratic jargon
Frequency: 60 %

The report was filled with bureaucratic jargon that made it difficult to understand.

official communication
Frequency: 55 %

The official communication from the department outlined the new policies.

governmental terminology
Frequency: 50 %

The manual was full of governmental terminology that required a glossary to decipher.

formal wording
Frequency: 45 %

The contract was written in formal wording to ensure legal clarity.

Idiomatic Expressions for officialese

  • Phrase: drown in officialese
    Meaning: To be overwhelmed by complex or bureaucratic language
    Usage: The new employee felt like she was drowning in officialese as she tried to understand the company's policies.