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The invitation used formal language.
What does Formal mean?
official or standard in style
Dictionary definition
Following official rules, polite style, or standard structure.
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He wore formal clothes to the ceremony.
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A formal letter usually has a clear greeting and closing.
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Official is close in meaning to formal.
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Casual is the opposite because it contrasts with formal, which means official or standard in style.
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WordFormal.
Partadjective.
MeaningFormal means official or standard in style.
ExampleExample: The invitation used formal language.
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- Syllables
- for · mul
- Strongest beat
- for
- Ending
- mul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on for.
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