formal
formal
Meaning of formal
suitable for official or serious occasions
dem offiziellen Stil entsprechend
Pronunciation
formal with German translation
formal usage examples
I need a formal dress for the meeting.
Zum Treffen brauche ich ein formelles Kleid.
The letter sounds very formal.
Der Brief klingt sehr formell.
formal synonyms
What's the difference between formal / dressy / smart
ENThis top is too dressy for the office.
British: neat and stylish, less strict than formal.
ENWear something smart for the interview.
Advanced: broader words (2)
Used in ceremonies or rituals, not just strict style.
ENThe mayor gave a ceremonial speech at the opening.
Very formal dress code: dinner jacket or tuxedo and evening dress.
ENThe invitation says the dinner is black-tie.
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formal meaning: what does it mean?
suitable for official or serious occasions
formal pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
formal is pronounced as /ˈfɔːməl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
formal definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Zum Treffen brauche ich ein formelles Kleid. Translation: I need a formal dress for the meeting.
Is formal part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?
Yes, formal can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is formal part of In the Office vocabulary?
Yes, formal can be learned in the In the Office topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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