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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
following accepted rules or standards of behavior; legal; official.
He made a formal request for parental leave to his supervisor.A lease is a formal document.- synonyms:
- official, proper
- similar words:
- legal, regular, standard, strict
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| definition 2: |
following special rules or tradition.
Their parents want them to have a formal wedding.
- antonyms:
- casual, informal
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| definition 3: |
proper and serious, not relaxed and easy.
You need to use more formal language in a job interview.- similar words:
- conservative, proper
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| derivations: |
formally (adv.), formality (n.) |
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