formal
UK
/ˈfɔːməl/US /ˈfɔrməl/formal
ADJECTIVEDefinition of formal
If something is formal, it is official and/or public.
Example: He studied German on his own, but he has no formal language education.
Formal behaviour or dress is used in polite situations.
Example: Please wear suit and tie because the restaurant is quite formal.
formal
EXAMPLESExamples of formal
1
He studied German on his own, but he has no formal language education.
Example sentence2
Please wear suit and tie because the restaurant is quite formal.
Example sentenceformal
SMART VOCABULARYRelated words and phrases
Opposite words
informalcasual
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