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formalfollowing established customs, rules, or styles; officially recognized

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: following established customs, rules, or styles; officially recognized

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɔːrməl/

Korean meaning: 격식을 차린, 공식적인, 정식의

Korean pronunciation: **포**멀

Example Sentences

  • His formal apology was so stiff, it sounded like he was reading a robot manual.
  • The company requires formal approval before any major decisions.
  • She wore formal attire to the beach party and became the most overdressed mermaid ever.

formal

ADJECTIVE

//ˈfɔːrməl//

following established customs, rules, or styles; officially recognized

formal concept
💡 Concept

following established customs, rules, or styles; officially recognized

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈfɔːrməl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈfɔːməl/

🌳Etymology

Rootform
Suffix--al

Origin

From Latin 'formalis' meaning 'of or belonging to form,' derived from 'forma' meaning 'form' or 'shape.' The word entered Middle English through Old French 'formal.'

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🎵Rhyme

normalinformal
normal
informal

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

His formal apology was so stiff, it sounded like he was reading a robot manual.

The company requires formal approval before any major decisions.

😄 Fun example

She wore formal attire to the beach party and became the most overdressed mermaid ever.

The formal ceremony will begin at 3 PM sharp.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

officialceremonialconventionalproperstructured

Antonyms

informalcasualunofficial

Related

formalityformallyformatformationconform