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=== Pronunciation === |
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* {{US}} {{IPA|/ˈfɔrməl/}} |
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{{adjective2}} |
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* {{UK}} {{IPA|/ˈfɔːməl/}} |
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* {{audio|en-us-formal.ogg|US}} |
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* {{hyph|for|mal}} |
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{{adj|more=true}} |
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#: ''He studied German on his own, but he has no '''formal''' [[language]] [[education]].'' |
#: ''He studied German on his own, but he has no '''formal''' [[language]] [[education]].'' |
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# '''Formal''' [[behaviour]] or dress is used in [[polite]] [[situation]]s. |
# '''Formal''' [[behaviour]] or dress is used in [[polite]] [[situation]]s. |
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#: ''Please wear suit and tie because the [[restaurant]] is quite '''formal'''.'' |
#: ''Please wear suit and tie because the [[restaurant]] is quite '''formal'''.'' |
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=== Related words === |
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* [[formally]] |
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* [[formality]] |
Latest revision as of 15:08, 2 June 2024
Pronunciation
[change]Adjective
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Comparative |
Superlative |
- If something is formal, it is official and/or public.
- Formal behaviour or dress is used in polite situations.
- Please wear suit and tie because the restaurant is quite formal.