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formal

English → English

adj//ˈfɔːrml//

(style) Formal: suitable for official or important occasions; following official rules

The invitation stated that the wedding would be a formal event requiring black-tie attire.

(English) The invitation stated that the wedding would be a formal event requiring black-tie attire.

He lacks formal education in computer science, but he taught himself how to write code.

(English) He lacks formal education in computer science, but he taught himself how to write code.

Entry ID: en:en:formal · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary