formal
US /ˈfɔrməl/
adjective Core · B1 Kinh doanh chung
Definition
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
A formal dress code is required for the awards dinner.
Word Family
Synonyms
- officiala worker who holds or is invested with an office
- ceremoniala formal event performed on a special occasion
- conventionalfollowing accepted customs and proprieties
Collocations
- Easy formal dress codedescribing formal dress code (a lavish dance requiring formal attire)
- Medium formal invitation letterdescribing formal invitation letter (a lavish dance requiring formal attire)
- Hard initiate formal proceedingsto initiate formal proceedings, meaning to bring into being
- Very Hard lack of formal consideration voids agreementto lack of formal consideration voids agreement, meaning to be without
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.