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formal

/ˈfɔːrml/
for · mal ˈfɔːr · ml
English Definition
adj. following rules or customs, often in an exact and proper way
中文释义
正式的
Significado en Español
formal
한국어 뜻
공식적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chính thức
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Example Sentence

Wear a suit for the formal dinner.

参加正式晚宴要穿西装。

Synonyms
official proper ceremonial
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “formal”:

  1. A relaxed
  2. B casual
  3. C informal
  4. D proper
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D — proper. “formal” means adj. following rules or customs, often in an exact and proper way

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

He wore a ______ black suit to the very important business meeting.

  1. A formal
  2. B casual
  3. C relaxed
  4. D sloppy
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A — formal. “formal” means adj. following rules or customs, often in an exact and proper way

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Common questions about “formal”

What does “formal” mean?

formal — adj. following rules or customs, often in an exact and proper way. In Chinese: 正式的.

How do you pronounce “formal”?

formal is pronounced /ˈfɔːrml/. It breaks into 2 syllables: for · mal.

How do you use “formal” in a sentence?

Wear a suit for the formal dinner. (参加正式晚宴要穿西装。)

What are synonyms for “formal”?

official, proper, ceremonial — all close in meaning to formal (adj. following rules or customs, often in an exact and proper way).

Is “formal” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. formal appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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