formal in English

adjective

1

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

a formal dinner party

synonyms: ceremonial, ceremonious, ritualistic, ritual, conventional, traditional, stately, courtly, solemn, dignified, elaborate, ornate, dressy, black-tie

2

officially sanctioned or recognized.

a formal complaint

synonyms: official, legal, authorized, approved, validated, certified, endorsed, documented, sanctioned, licensed, recognized, authoritative

3

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

I don't know enough about art to appreciate the purely formal qualities

noun

1

an evening gown.

She would do her hair up for fun sometimes, and trot around her apartment in evening formals for no reason at all.

adjective

ceremonial, ceremonious, ritualistic, ritual, conventional, traditional, stately, courtly, solemn, dignified, elaborate, ornate, dressy, black-tie
aloof, reserved, remote, detached, unapproachable, stiff, prim, stuffy, staid, ceremonious, correct, proper, decorous, conventional, precise, exact, punctilious, unbending, inflexible, strait-laced, buttoned-down, standoffish
symmetrical, regular, orderly, arranged, methodical, systematic
official, legal, authorized, approved, validated, certified, endorsed, documented, sanctioned, licensed, recognized, authoritative
conventional, mainstream, school, institutional
stately, courtly
schematic, conventional

noun

ball, dinner dress
ball
dinner dress, evening gown, dinner gown

Use "formal" in a sentence

1. FORMAL verb a formal statement Abjuring military action

2. Tuxedo Ascots, or formal Ascots, provide an ultra-formal look for a wedding or formal wear event

3. 11 synonyms for Ceremonious: conventional, courtly, formal, punctilious, ceremonial, formal

4. Thus: caliente ("hot") → caliente, caliente, calientes, calientes formal ("formal") → formal, formal, formales, formales verde ("green") → verde, verde, verdes, verdes This division into two groups is a generalization, however.

5. Brogues can be considered to be worn with formal or semi-formal outfits

6. Formal Bifaces: Identifiable Types

7. Family, Acquittances, formal supports

8. THE, UH, SPRING FORMAL.

9. Formal dress is optional.

10. “Aforementioned” is more formal

11. Andragogy in Formal and Informal Learning Experiences Formal Learning Experience as an Early Childhood Educator…

12. Formal worship condemned (16-34)

13. What is Cocktail Attire? Generally, cocktail Attire is suitable for formal and semi-formal occasions

14. “Blackberrying” has no formal structure

15. Please, don't be so formal.

16. The groovy formal collection, yes!

17. He had little formal schooling.

18. His manner was stiffly formal.

19. Business letters are usually formal.

20. About Candlelight Bridal & Formal In business for 27 years, Candlelight Bridal & Formal is a locally owned and operated bridal and formal wear shop located in Millsboro

21. At many formal and semi-formal occasions, wrist Corsages are a fashionable and even expected accessory

22. Append is a somewhat formal word

23. Formal disputation of such an issue.

24. Educational institutions should be able to provide education in various forms: formal, non‐formal and informal methods.

25. The dinner was a formal affair.

26. The greeting was polite, almost formal.

27. This is a formal eulogistic composition.

28. He has had no formal schooling.

29. Ceremony noun (FORMAL ACTS) B1 [ C or U ] (formal ceremonial) (a set of) formal acts, often fixed and traditional, performed on important social or religious occasions: a wedding / graduation Ceremony

30. Caterers preparing for a formal event

31. Accompany is a fairly formal word

32. She was very gray and formal.

33. A large minority favors formal separation.

34. Jack didn't receive much formal schooling.

35. [uncountable] Consonance (with something) (formal) agreement

36. Air kiss at special, formal occasions

37. An allocution is a formal statement.

38. She has no formal musical qualifications.

39. She has a very formal manner.

40. Their wedding was stuffy and formal.

41. Many formal documents call for Countersignatures

42. Formal a large quantity of something

43. Accolade: a formal expression of praise.

44. You are somewhat formal and reserved.

45. The monarch retains largely formal duties.

46. Formal staff appraisal systems are essential.

47. Non formal performance appraisals may be done more often, to prevent the element of surprise from the formal appraisal.

48. We specialize in Alternations for Wedding Dresses & Formal Wear We specialize in Alternations for Wedding Dresses & Formal Wear We specialize in Alternations for Wedding Dresses & Formal Wear

49. Remember, it's formal, so no exposed midriffs.

50. She had no formal instruction in music.