Formal Meaning and Definition


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What is the definition Formal? What is its meaning in the dictionary? Words ending with Formal, Words starting with Formal, Derivations, Antonyms, Synonyms, Related sentences, How to pronounce? Example sentences and more...

Formal meaning

Word: Formal

How to pronounce: ˈfɔːməl

Adjective

Definitions:

1. Done in accordance with rules of convention or etiquette; suitable for or constituting an official or important situation or occasion.

Example sentences: "A formal dinner party"

2. Officially sanctioned or recognized.

Example sentences: "A formal complaint"

3. Of or concerned with outward form or appearance, especially as distinct from content or matter.

Example sentences: "I don't know enough about art to appreciate the purely formal qualities"

Noun

Definitions:

1. An evening gown.

Example sentences: "Cocktail parties every night so the ladies can show off their formals"


Synonyms:

perfunctory

legalistic

ceremonious

starchy

tokenistic

conventional

nominal

regular

routine

titular

proper

ceremonial

stiff


Antonyms:

informal


Derivations:

formality

formalist

formalism

form

formalise

formalize

formally

formative


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Formal in Other Languages...

Spanish: Formal

German: Formal

French: Formel

Italian: Formale

Turkish: Resmi


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