formal
gb/fˈɔɹməl/ us/fˈɔɹməl/
B1
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 3500
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
adjective
B1
property
1
serious and official in style
Serious and correct in the way that is usual for important situations.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[someone/something] is formal
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners often confuse 'formal' with 'official'. 'Formal' refers to style or manner, while 'official' means authorized by an authority.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
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.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
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.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
formal dress
|formal meeting
|formal education
|formal language
|formal invitation
கருப்பொருள்கள்
communication
|manners
|culture
|business
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[something] is formal
இணைச்சொற்கள்
structured (Emphasizes having a clear and planned arrangement.)
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systematic (Highlights being done step-by-step according to a system.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
informal (Done without a fixed plan or structure.)
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casual (Not following established structure or procedure.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
formal training
|formal agreement
|formal procedure
|formal complaint
கருப்பொருள்கள்
education
|process
|organization
|work
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
[someone] is formal with [someone]
இணைச்சொற்கள்
polite (General term for showing good manners; less tied to ceremony.)
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respectful (Focuses on showing deference or regard.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
rude (Lacking politeness or respect.)
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familiar (Too casual or friendly for the situation.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
formal greeting
|formal introduction
கருப்பொருள்கள்
manners
|social
|relationships
|communication
|core_vocabulary
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- He is formal with his teacher.
- She gave me a formal greeting.
- We are formal with new people.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
formal
IPA
GB/fˈɔɹməl/
US/fˈɔɹməl/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
form - al (2 அசைகள்)
Stress on 1st syllable (form)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Adjective
- Base: formal
சொல் குடும்பம்
சொற்றொடர்கள்
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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.