Formal: meaning, definitions and examples

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formal

 

[ หˆfษ”หrml ]

Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

language

Relating to or involving the correct or appropriate way of behaving or doing something in a particular situation or context.

Synonyms

ceremonial, official, proper

Examples of usage

  • It is important to use formal language in a job interview.
  • She always dresses in formal attire for business meetings.
  • Being polite and respectful is a key aspect of formal communication.
Context #2 | Adjective

style

Following or being in accord with accepted or prescribed forms, conventions, or regulations.

Synonyms

conventional, standard, traditional

Examples of usage

  • The invitation requested formal attire for the event.
  • This restaurant has a formal dress code for dinner service.
Context #3 | Noun

event

A formal dance or social gathering.

Synonyms

ball, gala, soiree

Examples of usage

  • She attended the school's formal with her date.
  • The company hosted a formal to celebrate their anniversary.

Translations

Translations of the word "formal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น formal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค”เคชเคšเคพเคฐเคฟเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช formell

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ formal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ะพั€ะผะฐะปัŒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ formalny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆญฃๅผใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท formel

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ formal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท resmi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณต์‹์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุณู…ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ formรกlnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ formรกlny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆญฃๅผ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ formalen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ formlegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะตัะผะธ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒคแƒ˜แƒชแƒ˜แƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rษ™smi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ formal

Etymology

The word 'formal' originated from the Latin word 'formalis', which means 'of a form'. It entered the English language in the late 14th century with the meaning 'prescribed or ceremonious form'. Over time, 'formal' has evolved to encompass various meanings related to correctness, etiquette, style, and events.

See also: amorphic, conform, deform, deformed, form, formality, formally, formation, formative, formatter, formed, former, formerly, formic, forming, formless, forms, malform, malformation, multiformity, preformative, reform, unformed.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,748, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.