The meaning of FORMAL is belonging to or constituting the form or essence of a thing. How to use formal in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Formal.

Formal language is the language used esp. in writing in situations that are official and which is often more difficult than the language used in ordinary conversation. His formal education …

formal - (of spoken and written language) adhering to traditional standards of correctness and without casual, contracted, and colloquial forms; "the paper was written in formal English"

Definition of formal adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

Formal definition: being in accordance with the usual requirements, customs, etc.; conventional.. See examples of FORMAL used in a sentence.

Of letters the material part is breath and voice: the formal is constituted by the motions and figure of the organs of speech affecting breath with a peculiar sound, by which each letter is …

Clothing designed for wear or use at occasions or events marked by elaborate ceremony or prescribed social observance: The formal attire included tuxedos and full-length gowns. …

Formal speech or behaviour is very correct and serious rather than relaxed and friendly, and is used especially in official situations.

FORMAL meaning: 1 : requiring or using serious and proper clothes and manners; 2 : suitable for a formal occasion

Formal education, training, etc happens in a school or college: Tom had little formal schooling . (Definition of formal from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)