1. semantics
noun. ['sɪˈmæntɪks'] the study of language meaning.
Synonyms
- formal semantics
- linguistics
- cognitive semantics
- conceptual semantics
- lexical semantics
- deixis
Antonyms
- disapproval
- activator
- inhibitor
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2. semantics
noun. ['sɪˈmæntɪks'] the meaning of a word, phrase, sentence, or text.
Synonyms
- substance
Antonyms
- prescriptive linguistics
- meaningless
3. formal
adjective. ['ˈfɔrməl'] being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress).
Synonyms
- stiff
- dress
- prescribed
- semiformal
- form-only
- positive
- white-tie
- full-dress
- titular
- nominal
- perfunctory
- ceremonious
- pro forma
- formality
- formalness
- starchy
- conventional
- black-tie
- buckram
- ceremonial
Antonyms
- informality
- informal
- ineffective
- impotent
Etymology
- formel (Middle English (1100-1500))
- formel (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
4. formal
adjective. ['ˈfɔrməl'] characteristic of or befitting a person in authority.
Antonyms
- mobile
Etymology
- formel (Middle English (1100-1500))
- formel (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
5. formal
adjective. ['ˈfɔrməl'] (of spoken and written language) adhering to traditional standards of correctness and without casual, contracted, and colloquial forms.
Synonyms
- formality
- formalness
- rhetorical
Antonyms
- informality
- informal
- irresolute
- woman
Etymology
- formel (Middle English (1100-1500))
- formel (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
6. formal
noun. ['ˈfɔrməl'] a gown for evening wear.
Synonyms
- dinner gown
- evening clothes
- formalwear
- evening dress
- dinner dress
- evening gown
- gown
Antonyms
- stay
- dress up
- dress down
- uglify
Etymology
- formel (Middle English (1100-1500))
- formel (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
7. formal
noun. ['ˈfɔrməl'] a lavish dance requiring formal attire.
Synonyms
- cotilion
- masquerade ball
- prom
- fancy-dress ball
- promenade
- dance
- masked ball
- cotillion
Antonyms
- unsettled
- arbitrary
- irregular
- neutral
Etymology
- formel (Middle English (1100-1500))
- formel (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
8. formal
adjective. ['ˈfɔrməl'] refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court.
Synonyms
- dignified
- stately
Antonyms
- sober
- sterile
- powerless
Etymology
- formel (Middle English (1100-1500))
- formel (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
9. formal
adjective. ['ˈfɔrməl'] logically deductive.
Antonyms
- flexible
Etymology
- formel (Middle English (1100-1500))
- formel (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
10. formal
adjective. ['ˈfɔrməl'] represented in simplified or symbolic form.
Synonyms
- schematic
- conventional
Antonyms
- weak
- underdress
- undress
Etymology
- formel (Middle English (1100-1500))
- formel (Old French (842-ca. 1400))