formal
формальный
official style
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formal with Russian translation
formal usage examples
На приёме в посольстве для гостей установлен формальный дресс-код.
At the embassy reception there is a formal dress code for guests.
Во многих музеях просят соблюдать формальный тон на официальных церемониях.
Many museums request a formal tone during official ceremonies.
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formal belongs to the topic "Clothing and Footwear". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
formal synonyms
Related words worth learning together
relates to authorities, formal documents or sanctioned actions by organizations or government
The official statement was released by the ministry.
Please be polite when you answer the phone at work.
connected with rites, formal ceremonies or ritualised, often symbolic actions
The mayor gave a ceremonial speech at the opening.
They chose a conventional approach to the ceremony.
You should wear proper clothes to the banquet.
practical, efficient and professional in manner, especially in work contexts
Her businesslike manner helped the negotiations proceed quickly.
He has a conservative dress sense and rarely experiments with fashion.
His stiff manners made guests feel uncomfortable.
unnaturally formal or artificially inflated, often awkward in style
The dialogue in the speech sounded stilted and unnatural.
She was reserved at first but became friendlier over time.
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В чем разница в английском между casual, everyday, informal и ordinary
Разница между casual, everyday, informal и ordinary: стиль, регулярность, неофициальность и обычность с примерами.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
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Questions about this word
formal meaning: what does it mean?
official style
formal pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
formal is pronounced as /ˈfɔːməl/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
formal definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
At the embassy reception there is a formal dress code for guests. Translation: На приёме в посольстве для гостей установлен формальный дресс-код.
Is formal part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?
Yes, formal (формальный) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is formal part of In the Office vocabulary?
Yes, formal (формальный) can be learned in the In the Office topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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