formal
gb/fˈɔɹməl/ us/fˈɔɹməl/
B1
Englanti
~ 3500
Merkitykset
0 merkitystä
adjective
B1
property
1
serious and official in style
Serious and correct in the way that is usual for important situations.
Käyttömalli:
[someone/something] is formal
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners often confuse 'formal' with 'official'. 'Formal' refers to style or manner, while 'official' means authorized by an authority.
Synonyymit
official (Emphasizes being recognized by authority rather than just serious style.)
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ceremonial (Focuses on being related to a ceremony or ritual.)
Antonyymit
casual (Describes a relaxed style or manner rather than serious and official.)
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informal (Opposite in tone, style, or setting; relaxed and not following strict rules.)
Kollokaatiot
formal dress
|formal meeting
|formal education
|formal language
|formal invitation
Teemat
communication
|manners
|culture
|business
|core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
- The dinner was a formal event requiring evening gowns.
- He used very formal language in his speech to the board.
- Please wear formal attire to the wedding.
- Her writing style is too formal for this magazine.
- The letter was written in a formal tone.
Oppijaesimerkit
- This is a formal dinner.
- He wears a formal suit.
- We have a formal meeting today.
- She speaks in a formal way.
- This is a formal letter.
adjective
B2
property
2
structured and methodical
Planned and done in an organized way with rules.
Käyttömalli:
[something] is formal
Synonyymit
structured (Emphasizes having a clear and planned arrangement.)
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systematic (Highlights being done step-by-step according to a system.)
Antonyymit
informal (Done without a fixed plan or structure.)
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casual (Not following established structure or procedure.)
Kollokaatiot
formal training
|formal agreement
|formal procedure
|formal complaint
Teemat
education
|process
|organization
|work
|core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
- All employees must complete a formal training program.
- They signed a formal agreement before starting the project.
- The complaint must be made through the formal procedure.
- She received no formal education in art, but she's very talented.
Oppijaesimerkit
- We have formal training at work.
- He made a formal complaint.
- They follow a formal procedure.
- She has no formal education in music.
adjective
B1
property
3
polite and respectful behavior
Polite and careful in the way you behave with others, especially in important situations.
Käyttömalli:
[someone] is formal with [someone]
Synonyymit
polite (General term for showing good manners; less tied to ceremony.)
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respectful (Focuses on showing deference or regard.)
Antonyymit
rude (Lacking politeness or respect.)
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familiar (Too casual or friendly for the situation.)
Kollokaatiot
formal greeting
|formal introduction
Teemat
manners
|social
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Esimerkit
- He was very formal with his new boss.
- She gave me a formal handshake when we met.
- Their relationship remained strictly formal despite working together for years.
Oppijaesimerkit
- He is formal with his teacher.
- She gave me a formal greeting.
- We are formal with new people.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
formal
IPA
GB/fˈɔɹməl/
US/fˈɔɹməl/
Tavut ja painotus
form - al (2 tavua)
Stress on 1st syllable (form)
Taivutusmuodot
Adjective
- Base: formal
Sanaperhe
Ilmaukset
formal education
1/fˈɔɹməl ˌɛd͡ʒəkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
learning in an organized school system
Learning that happens in schools, colleges, or universities with teachers and a set plan.
Esimerkit
- Many successful entrepreneurs have little formal education.
- Formal education is often necessary for certain careers.
in formal terms
1/ˈɪn fˈɔɹməl tˈɚmz/
fixed phrase
expressed officially or precisely
Said using exact and official words.
Esimerkit
- In formal terms, the agreement is not yet binding.
- The disease is known, in formal terms, as varicella.
formal attire
1/fˈɔɹməl ətˈaɪɚ/
fixed phrase
clothing for official events
Clothes that are suitable for important events like weddings or ceremonies.
Esimerkit
- The invitation requests guests to wear formal attire.
- The invitation specifies that formal attire is required.
- He arrived at the gala in full formal attire.
- At this hotel, formal attire is expected in the main dining room.