Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːrməl/
noun a formal dress or outfit
A1 I need to buy a formal for the wedding.
A2 She wore a beautiful formal to the gala.
B1 The company has a strict formal for employee dress code.
B2 The contract was written in a very formal language.
C1 The formal of the document must be approved by legal counsel.
C2 His speech was delivered with great formal and eloquence.
adjective relating to or suitable for serious or official occasions
A1 I wore a formal dress to the wedding.
A2 She sent a formal invitation to the event.
B1 The company has a formal dress code for employees.
B2 The contract needs to be written in formal language.
C1 The diplomat used formal language during the negotiations.
C2 The president gave a formal speech to the nation.
adverb in a formal manner or style
A1 She always dresses formally for work.
A2 He spoke to the principal in a formal manner.
B1 The invitation requested formal attire for the event.
B2 The report was written in a very formal style.
C1 The diplomat addressed the audience in a formal tone.
C2 The contract was signed in a formal ceremony.
formal The invitation specified a formal dress code for the event.
informal The party is going to be fancy, so dress up nicely.
slang The gathering is going to be super classy, so make sure you look sharp.
figurative The atmosphere at the conference was very formal, with everyone in suits and ties.
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