Formal
/ˈfɔːməl/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:13 pts6 letters
Definition of Formal
noun
adjective
- Being in accord with established forms.
"She spoke formal English, without any dialect."
- Official.
"I'd like to make a formal complaint."
- Relating to the form or structure of something.
"Formal linguistics ignores the vocabulary of languages and focuses solely on their grammar."
- Relating to formation.
"The formal stage is a critical part of any child's development."
- Ceremonial or traditional.
"Formal wear must be worn at my wedding!"
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informal