英語

formal

gb/fˈɔɹməl/ us/fˈɔɹməl/
B1 英語
~ 3500
語義
0件の語義
adjective B1 property
1

serious and official in style

Serious and correct in the way that is usual for important situations.

用法パターン: [someone/something] is formal
よくある間違い:
Learners often confuse 'formal' with 'official'. 'Formal' refers to style or manner, while 'official' means authorized by an authority.
類義語
official (Emphasizes being recognized by authority rather than just serious style.) | ceremonial (Focuses on being related to a ceremony or ritual.)
対義語
casual (Describes a relaxed style or manner rather than serious and official.) | informal (Opposite in tone, style, or setting; relaxed and not following strict rules.)
コロケーション
formal dress |formal meeting |formal education |formal language |formal invitation
テーマ
communication |manners |culture |business |core_vocabulary
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • 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.

用法パターン: [something] is formal
類義語
structured (Emphasizes having a clear and planned arrangement.) | systematic (Highlights being done step-by-step according to a system.)
対義語
informal (Done without a fixed plan or structure.) | casual (Not following established structure or procedure.)
コロケーション
formal training |formal agreement |formal procedure |formal complaint
テーマ
education |process |organization |work |core_vocabulary
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • 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.

用法パターン: [someone] is formal with [someone]
類義語
polite (General term for showing good manners; less tied to ceremony.) | respectful (Focuses on showing deference or regard.)
対義語
rude (Lacking politeness or respect.) | familiar (Too casual or friendly for the situation.)
コロケーション
formal greeting |formal introduction
テーマ
manners |social |relationships |communication |core_vocabulary
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • He is formal with his teacher.
  • She gave me a formal greeting.
  • We are formal with new people.
文法
辞書形
formal
IPA
GB/fˈɔɹməl/
US/fˈɔɹməl/
音節・強勢
form - al (2音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (form)
活用形
Adjective
  • Base: formal
関連語
Core family
formally adverb B1 formality noun B2
Related words
form noun A2
Negative and opposite forms
informal adjective B1 informally adverb informality noun
Advanced or less common
formalize verb formalization noun
表現

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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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.

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