Angielski

formal

gb/fˈɔɹməl/ us/fˈɔɹməl/
B1 Angielski
~ 3500
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
adjective B1 property
1

serious and official in style

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

Schemat użycia: [someone/something] is formal
Częsty błąd:
Learners often confuse 'formal' with 'official'. 'Formal' refers to style or manner, while 'official' means authorized by an authority.
Synonimy
official (Emphasizes being recognized by authority rather than just serious style.) | ceremonial (Focuses on being related to a ceremony or ritual.)
Antonimy
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.)
Kolokacje
formal dress |formal meeting |formal education |formal language |formal invitation
Tematy
communication |manners |culture |business |core_vocabulary
Przykłady
  • 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
  • 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.

Schemat użycia: [something] is formal
Synonimy
structured (Emphasizes having a clear and planned arrangement.) | systematic (Highlights being done step-by-step according to a system.)
Antonimy
informal (Done without a fixed plan or structure.) | casual (Not following established structure or procedure.)
Kolokacje
formal training |formal agreement |formal procedure |formal complaint
Tematy
education |process |organization |work |core_vocabulary
Przykłady
  • 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
  • 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.

Schemat użycia: [someone] is formal with [someone]
Synonimy
polite (General term for showing good manners; less tied to ceremony.) | respectful (Focuses on showing deference or regard.)
Antonimy
rude (Lacking politeness or respect.) | familiar (Too casual or friendly for the situation.)
Kolokacje
formal greeting |formal introduction
Tematy
manners |social |relationships |communication |core_vocabulary
Przykłady
  • 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.
Przykłady dla uczących się
  • He is formal with his teacher.
  • She gave me a formal greeting.
  • We are formal with new people.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
formal
IPA
GB/fˈɔɹməl/
US/fˈɔɹməl/
Sylaby i akcent
form - al (2 sylaby)
Stress on 1st syllable (form)
Formy wyrazu
Adjective
  • Base: formal
Rodzina wyrazów
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
Wyrażenia

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.

Przykłady
  • 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.

Przykłady
  • 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.

Przykłady
  • 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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