CEFR A2

formal

adjective

Meaning

Following rules or customs; proper and correct.

Examples

She wore a formal dress to the party.
The meeting had a very formal tone.

Synonyms: proper, official, ceremonial, ceremonious

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formal (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːrməl/

Definition

Following rules or customs; proper and correct.

Examples

She wore a formal dress to the party.
The meeting had a very formal tone.
He gave a formal presentation to the board.

How to Use formal

formal dress (collocation): Clothing suitable for a special occasion. — "She wore formal dress to the gala."
formal occasion (collocation): An event that requires polite behavior and specific clothing. — "This is a formal occasion, so please dress appropriately."
formal language (collocation): Language that is polite, correct, and not casual. — "Students are taught to use formal language in academic writing."

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