officious

Etymology

16th century, from Latin officiōsus (“kindly”), from officium (“service”).

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɪʃəs

Adjective

officious (comparative more officious, superlative most officious)

1. (obsolete) obliging, attentive, eager to please
2. Offensively intrusive or interfering in offering advice and services
   • 1813, Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice, Chapter 53:

     Elizabeth's misery increased, at such unnecessary, such officious attention!