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FORMAL Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word formal. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word formal. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for FORMAL

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1conventional
adjectiveadj
2courtly
adjectiveadj
3stately
adjectiveadj
4ceremonial
adjectiveadj
5classic
noun, adjectiven, adj
6dignified
adjectiveadj
7elegant
adjectiveadj
8genteel
adjectiveadj
9official
noun, adjectiven, adj
10polished
verb, adjectivev, adj
11proper
adjectiveadj
12refined
adjectiveadj
13sophisticated
adjectiveadj
14traditional
adjectiveadj
15ball
verb, nounv, n
16schematic
noun, adjectiven, adj
17dinner dress
nounn
18dinner gown
nounn
19evening gown
nounn

Best Hypernyms For FORMAL

Here is a list of related hypernyms for formal, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
dance eveningwear formalwear gown
Phrases (2)
evening clothesevening dress

Alternatives for CONVENTIONAL

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