formal

11 points English 6 letters Common Commonness #5,024 Valid in: US and UK dictionaries

Definitions

adjective

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

noun

a gown for evening wear

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Pronunciation

/fˈɔːɹmʌl/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

Word forms

plural formals

Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.

Synonyms

a lavish dance requiring formal attire

ball

refined or imposing in manner or appearance

courtly stately dignified

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal

ceremonial ceremonious conventional dress nominal titular positive prescribed perfunctory semiformal

(of spoken and written language) adhering to traditional standards of correctness and with

literary

logically deductive

logical

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

Antonyms

informal

Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

Rhymes

normal abnormal paranormal informal

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Crossword clues

“a gown for evening wear” wn-def

Anagrams

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Words you can make from FORMAL

of for from or am far ma la arm form al farm

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