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FORMAL

(adj., noun, adj.sat)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Formal.

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Formal - as an adjective

Being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

Example: "Pay one's formal respects"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
informal

(of spoken and written language) adhering to traditional standards of correctness and without casual, contracted, and colloquial forms

Example: "The paper was written in formal english"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
informal

Formal - as a noun

A lavish dance requiring formal attire

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ball
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dance
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A gown for evening wear

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dinner dressdinner gownevening gown

Formal - as an adjective satellite

Characteristic of or befitting a person in authority

Example: "Formal duties"

Represented in simplified or symbolic form

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
conventionalschematic

Logically deductive

Example: "Formal proof"

Refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court

Example: "A courtly gentleman"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
courtlystately

Example Sentences

"She looked very formal in her business suit."
"The invitation stated that the dress code was formal."
"The students had to give a formal presentation in front of the class."
"The formal language used in the legal document was difficult to understand."
"He always spoke in a formal tone when addressing his superiors."
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Word Game Points

Is FORMAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, formal is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FORMAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is FORMAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, formal is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FORMAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is FORMAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, formal is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FORMAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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