Formal
/ˈfɔːməl/
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!"
Anagrams of Formal
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
ANTONYMS
Letter Values
f4
o1
r1
m3
a1
l1
Total: 11 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Formal
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.