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Characterized by conventional forms of ceremony and behavior
“The traditional tunic is still worn on formal occasions by senior officers.”
Poised or dignified in style, tone, or form
“He had a distinctly formal manner of speaking that sounded almost old-fashioned.”
(of a person) Strictly conventional in one's manner or behavior
“But he was obsessively formal and had about as much liveliness as a salted cod.”
Of or denoting a style of writing or speaking characterized by more elaborate or technical grammatical structures
“The letters are interesting to modern readers for their content and the formal style of writing.”
Having a conventionally recognized form, structure, or set of rules
“Some graphic artists are able to find employment despite their lack of any formal education.”
Officially sanctioned or recognized
“The bank stated that all loans were sanctioned via formal written documentation.”
Being, or existing as, something in name only
“He was the formal head of the company despite having a largely hands-off approach.”
Relating to, or requiring the wearing of, elegant dress
“This will be a formal dinner, so please dress accordingly.”
Affectedly proper, or formal, and rather prudish
Lacking emotion or feeling
Marked by charm, confidence and elegance
Vehement or impassioned in expression, sometimes pretentiously so
Arranged or carried out with a planned or organized method or procedure
Of or appropriate to high or respectable society
Suited or acceptable to the purpose or circumstances
Exact in correspondence or adherence to something
Boring or severely lacking in interest
Intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive
Involving education, study, or learned knowledge
Having a calm and serious manner or disposition
In common use
Trendy or fashionable
Pomp and ceremony associated with the monarchy or high levels of government
Conforming to the standard variety
Made to conform to some style
Characterized by deep sincerity
Of or relating to observable behavior
Very fine in quality or luxurious
A social gathering at which people dance
“He nervously asked her to be his date at the school formal.”
A formal outfit worn exclusively for evening events
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