formal in English dictionary

  • formal

    Meanings and definitions of "formal"

    • (horticulture) Organized; well-structured and planned.
    • formalin
    • adjective
      Being in accord with established forms.
    • adjective
      Official.
    • adjective
      Relating to the form or structure of something.
    • adjective
      Relating to formation.
    • adjective
      Ceremonial or traditional.
    • adjective
      Proper, according to strict etiquette; not casual.
    • adjective
      Organized; well-structured and planned.
    • adjective
      (mathematics)
      Relating to mere manipulation and construction of strings of symbols, without regard to their meaning.
    • noun
      Formalin.
    • noun
      An evening gown.
    • noun
      An event with a formal dress code.
    • being in accord with established forms
    • official
    • relating to the form or structure of something
    • ceremonial
    • Being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements.
    • (Of spoken and written language) Adhering to traditional standards of correctness and without casual, contracted, and colloquial forms.
    • Characteristic of or befitting a person in authority.
    • adjective
      being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress); "pay one's formal respects"; "formal dress"; "a formal ball"; "the requirement was only formal and often ignored"; "a formal education"
    • adjective
      characteristic of or befitting a person in authority; "formal duties"; "an official banquet"
    • adjective
      logically deductive; "formal proof"
    • adjective
      (of spoken and written language) adhering to traditional standards of correctness and without casual, contracted, and colloquial forms; "the paper was written in formal English"
    • adjective
      refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court; "a courtly gentleman"
    • adjective
      represented in simplified or symbolic form
    • noun
      a gown for evening wear
    • noun
      a lavish dance requiring formal attire

    Synonyms of "formal" in English dictionary

    positive, eveningwear, prescribed are the top synonyms of "formal" in the English thesaurus.

    Antonyms of "formal" in English dictionary

    informal is the antonym of "formal" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of formal

    • formal ( comparative more formal, superlative most formal)
    • formal ( plural  formals)
    • formal (comparative more formal, superlative most formal)
    • formal (plural formals)
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