formal

/fˈɔːmə‍l/

/ˈfɔɹməɫ/

formal

formel

suitable for fancy, important, serious, or official occasions and situations

Antonymes : informal

à la française

(of a garden, room, or park) having an organized and regular design, which follows specific design rules

Exemples

1. Formal education typically takes place in schools or universities.

2. The school requires a formal uniform during weekdays.

3. She had no formal instruction in music.

4. The students had to follow a formal process to apply for a scholarship.