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formal

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Pronunciation

(US) IPA ^(key): /ˈfɔrməl/
(UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈfɔːməl/
Audio (US) (file)
Hyphenation: for‧mal

Adjective

Positive
formal

Comparative
more formal

Superlative
most formal

Formal is on the Academic Vocabulary List.

If something is formal, it is official and/or public.
- Antonyms: informal and casual
He studied German on his own, but he has no formal language education.
Formal behaviour or dress is used in polite situations.
Please wear suit and tie because the restaurant is quite formal.

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