Formal

/ˈfɔːməl/

Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:13 pts6 letters
Definition of Formal

noun

  1. Formalin.
  2. An evening gown.
  3. An event with a formal dress code.

    "Jenny took Sam to her Year 12 formal."

  4. A formal parameter.

adjective

  1. Being in accord with established forms.

    "She spoke formal English, without any dialect."

  2. Official.

    "I'd like to make a formal complaint."

  3. Relating to the form or structure of something.

    "Formal linguistics ignores the vocabulary of languages and focuses solely on their grammar."

  4. Relating to formation.

    "The formal stage is a critical part of any child's development."

  5. Ceremonial or traditional.

    "Formal wear must be worn at my wedding!"

Anagrams of Formal

No exact anagrams found for "formal". This word has a unique letter combination.

+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "formal" and rearranging:

Synonyms & Antonyms

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Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Formal"

Formal is a 6-letter word that scores 11 points in Scrabble and 13 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Formal" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "formal" is a medium-scoring word.