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1. formal
adjective. ['ˈfɔrməl'] being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress).
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- formel (Middle English (1100-1500))
- formel (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
Rhymes with Formal
- paranormal
- abnormal
- normal
How do you pronounce formal?
Pronounce formal as ˈfɔrməl.
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Quotes about formal
1. Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune.
- Jim Rohn
2. While formal schooling is an important advantage, it is not a guarantee of success nor is its absence a fatal handicap.
- Ray Kroc
3. When I teach the formal curriculum, I have the chance to think about it ahead of time. I can rehearse it. I can illustrate it with self-deprecating humor and humble-sounding personal disclosure. I can try to make it comes out just right.
- John Ortberg
3. formal
adjective. ['ˈfɔrməl'] characteristic of or befitting a person in authority.
Antonyms
Etymology
- formel (Middle English (1100-1500))
- formel (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
4. formal
adjective. ['ˈfɔrməl'] (of spoken and written language) adhering to traditional standards of correctness and without casual, contracted, and colloquial forms.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- formel (Middle English (1100-1500))
- formel (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
5. formal
noun. ['ˈfɔrməl'] a gown for evening wear.
Antonyms
Etymology
- formel (Middle English (1100-1500))
- formel (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
6. formal
noun. ['ˈfɔrməl'] a lavish dance requiring formal attire.
Etymology
- formel (Middle English (1100-1500))
- formel (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
7. formal
adjective. ['ˈfɔrməl'] refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court.
Etymology
- formel (Middle English (1100-1500))
- formel (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
8. formal
adjective. ['ˈfɔrməl'] logically deductive.
Antonyms
Etymology
- formel (Middle English (1100-1500))
- formel (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
9. formal
adjective. ['ˈfɔrməl'] represented in simplified or symbolic form.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- formel (Middle English (1100-1500))
- formel (Old French (842-ca. 1400))