formal: meaning and words from its letters
6 letters · 11 letter points · starts with F · ends with L
Meaning of formal
adj
In accordance with established forms.
Example: She spoke formal English, without any dialect.
Official.
Example: I'd like to make a formal complaint.
Relating to the form or structure of something.
Example: Formal linguistics ignores the vocabulary of languages and focuses solely on their grammar.
Relating to formation.
Example: The formal stage is a critical part of any child's development.
Source: Wiktionary — formal.
noun
- countable, uncountable
An evening gown.
- countable, uncountable
An event with a formal dress code.
Example: Jenny took Sam to her Year 12 formal.
- countable, uncountable
A formal parameter.
Listed forms: formals.
Source: Wiktionary — formal.
noun
- uncountable
Formalin.
- countable, uncountable
An acetal formed from formaldehyde.
Listed forms: formals.
Source: Wiktionary — formal.
Adapted from Wiktionary contributors via Kaikki.org. Selected senses and forms; quotations omitted. Definition text is CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms by meaning
Words are grouped by sense, so they are not necessarily interchangeable in every context. Search synonyms for formal.
adjective
represented in simplified or symbolic form
adjective
refined or imposing in manner or appearance; befitting a royal court
noun
a lavish dance requiring formal attire
noun
a gown for evening wear
- dinner dress
- dinner gown
- evening gown
Open English WordNet Team, 2025, derived from Princeton University WordNet; selected synonym groups under CC BY 4.0. Source · OEWN notice · Princeton notice.
Is formal in our word lists?
| Word list | Status |
|---|---|
| American English | Found |
| British English | Found |
| Extended English | Found |
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Letter-value score of formal
F(4) + O(1) + R(1) + M(3) + A(1) + L(1) = 11 points.
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Anagrams of formal
0 other standard-list words use exactly these letters, including repeated letters.
No other single-word anagram was found in our standard list.
Shorter words from formal
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