of·fi·cious
(-fshs)
adj.
1. Marked by excessive eagerness in offering unwanted
services or advice to others: an officious host;
officious attention.
2. Informal; unofficial.
3. Archaic Eager to render services or help
others.
[Latin officisus, obliging, dutiful,
from officium, duty; see office.]
of·ficious·ly adv.
of·ficious·ness
n.
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I suspect that Hayden will be a good host like his parents when he grows up: helpful but not officious.
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