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1 formal
['fo:məl]1) (done etc according to a fixed and accepted way: a formal letter.) oficialus2) (suitable or correct for occasions when things are done according to a fixed and accepted way: You must wear formal dress.) oficialus3) ((of behaviour, attitude etc) not relaxed and friendly: formal behaviour.) oficialus, šaltas4) ((of language) exactly correct by grammatical etc rules but not conversational: Her English was very formal.) taisyklingas, knyginis5) ((of designs etc) precise and following a fixed pattern rather than occuring naturally: formal gardens.) geometriškai išplanuotas, simetriškas•- formally- formality -
2 evening dress
1) (clothes worn for formal occasions in the evening.) vakariniai rūbai2) (a formal dress worn by a woman in the evening.) vakarinė suknelė -
3 mortar-board
['mo:təbo:d](a type of cap with a square flat top, worn on formal occasions at universities.) kepurė su plokščiu kvadratiniu viršumi
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formal — [[t]fɔ͟ː(r)m(ə)l[/t]] ♦♦ formals 1) ADJ GRADED Formal speech or behaviour is very correct and serious rather than relaxed and friendly, and is used especially in official situations. He wrote a very formal letter of apology to Douglas... Business … English dictionary
formal — form|al1 W2S2 [ˈfo:məl US ˈfo:r ] adj ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(official)¦ 2¦(behaviour)¦ 3¦(language)¦ 4¦(event/occasion)¦ 5¦(clothes)¦ 6 formal education/training/qualifications 7¦(organized)¦ 8¦(garden/park)¦ ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ [Date: 1300 1400; : Latin; … Dictionary of contemporary English
formal — I UK [ˈfɔː(r)m(ə)l] / US [ˈfɔrm(ə)l] adjective *** 1) following the correct or suitable official methods The government is promising a formal investigation. They have offered me the job, but I don t yet have a formal contract. We intend to make a … English dictionary
formal — for|mal1 [ fɔrml ] adjective *** ▸ 1 official ▸ 2 about events/clothes ▸ 3 about education ▸ 4 about writing/art etc. ▸ 5 about gardens 1. ) following the correct or suitable official methods: The government is promising a formal investigation.… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
formal and informal dress — In general, people in Britain and the US dress fairly informally. Many wear casual clothes most of the time, not just when they are at home or on holiday. Men and women wear jeans or cords (= corduroy trousers) with a shirt or T shirt and a… … Universalium
formal — for‧mal [ˈfɔːml ǁ ˈfɔːr ] adjective done or given officially and publicly: • The companies said they expect to sign a formal agreement before year s end. • No formal announcement has yet been made. • The British authorities have decided to… … Financial and business terms
Formal wear — Western dress codes Formal wear Formal Semi formal Informal Smart casual Business casual Casual Active attire Formal wear (US, Canada) and formal dress (UK, Australia, New Zealand, and other Commonwealth Realms) are the general terms for clothing … Wikipedia
formal — formal1 formalness, n. /fawr meuhl/, adj. 1. being in accordance with the usual requirements, customs, etc.; conventional: to pay one s formal respects. 2. marked by form or ceremony: a formal occasion. 3. designed for wear or use at occasions or … Universalium
formal — 1 adjective 1 formal behaviour is very polite, and is used with people you do not know well, or in official situations or at important social occasions: Our boss is very formal, she doesn t call anyone by their first name. 2 formal language is… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
Formal — The term formal has a number of uses, including:General*relating to formality *opposite of informalocial* Formal occasion ** Formal attire worn on such occasions ** Formals are particular meals at some British universities ** In Australian or… … Wikipedia
formal*/*/*/ — [ˈfɔːm(ə)l] adj 1) following the correct official methods Ant: informal The government is promising a formal investigation.[/ex] We intend to make a formal written complaint.[/ex] 2) suitable for serious situations or occasions Ant: informal… … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
