Formal

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:11 ptsWWF:13 pts6 letters

Definition of Formal

Adjective

In accordance 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!"

Noun

An evening gown.
An event with a formal dress code.
"Jenny took Sam to her Year 12 formal."
A formal parameter.
Ellipsis of formal hall.

Noun

Formalin.
An acetal formed from formaldehyde.

Anagrams of Formal

Words You Can Make

37 words can be made from the letters in "formal":

5-LETTER WORDS

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4-LETTER WORDS

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3-LETTER WORDS

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+1 Letter Anagrams

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

Related Word Patterns

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Rhyming Words

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