Formal synonyms

In straight lines, ceremonial, aloof, academic, accepted, arranged, and conventional are all synonyms for formal. Informal and unofficial are antonyms of formal. And here are 98 another word for formal.

Another word for formal

1. ceremonious

Ceremonial, ceremonious, conventional, courtly, dignified, elaborate, fixed, ornate, orthodox, prescribed, ritual, ritualistic, set, solemn, stately, traditional, and dressy are all synonyms for formal.

2. reserved

Aloof, austere, ceremonious, conventional, correct, decorous, detached, exact, forbidding, haughty, inflexible, keeping people at arm's length, precise, prim, proper, punctilious, remote, reserved, restrained, reticent, staid, stand-offish, stiff, strait-laced, stuffy, taciturn, unapproachable, unbending, uncommunicative, undemonstrative, unforthcoming, unfriendly, unresponsive, unsocial, unsympathetic, withdrawn, and antisocial are all another word for formal.

3. learned

Academic, bookish, erudite, highbrow, intellectual, learned, literary, scholarly, and cultivated are all synonyms for formal.

4. legal

Accepted, approved, authoritative, authorized, bona fide, certified, documented, endorsed, lawful, legal, legitimate, licensed, official, prescribed, proper, recognized, sanctioned, valid, validated, verified, and pro forma are all another word for formal.

5. regular

Arranged, conventional, in straight lines, mainstream, methodical, orderly, regimented, regular, rigid, school, symmetrical, systematic, and institutional are all synonyms for formal.

Formal synonym statistics

Formal synonym page has a variety of synonyms that differ in length. 1 synonym with 3, 4, 14, and 25 letters and 8 synonyms with 5, and 11 letters. 9 synonyms with 6 letters and 11 synonyms with 7 letters.

18 synonyms with 8 letters and 7 synonyms with 9 letters. 16 synonyms with 10 letters and 5 synonyms with 12 letters. 3 synonyms with 13, and 15 letters. For a total of 92 another word for formal.

Formal sentences

He wore a formal suit today.

The event has a formal dress code.

She gave a formal presentation to clients.

They had a formal meeting yesterday.

Related Words for formal

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    • Synonyms: Previously mentioned, above-mentioned
    • Opposites: subsequent, following
    • Part of speech: adjective
  2. Storm
    • Synonyms: tempest, squall
    • Opposites: calm, clear sky
    • Part of speech: noun
  3. Fortunately
    • Synonyms: luckily, happily
    • Opposites: unfortunately, regrettably
    • Part of speech: adverb
  4. Forget
    • Synonyms: fail to remember, fail to recall
    • Opposites: remember, recollect
    • Part of speech: verb
  5. Forgotten
    • Synonyms: unremembered, out of mind
    • Opposites: remembered, memorable
    • Part of speech: adjective
  6. Fortunate
    • Synonyms: lucky, favoured
    • Opposites: unfortunate, unlucky
    • Part of speech: adjective
  7. Forest
    • Synonyms: Woods, woodland
    • Opposites: desert, clearing
    • Part of speech: noun
  8. Formation
    • Synonyms: emergence, coming into being
    • Opposites: destruction, disappearance, dissolution
    • Part of speech: noun
  9. Unforgettable
    • Synonyms: memorable, indelible
    • Opposites: forgettable, unexceptional
    • Part of speech: adjective
  10. Foreign
    • Synonyms: overseas, distant
    • Opposites: domestic, familiar, relevant
    • Part of speech: adjective
  11. Discomfort
    • Synonyms: pain, aches and pains
    • Opposites: comfort, ease
    • Part of speech: noun
  12. Affordable
    • Synonyms: Inexpensive, budget-friendly
    • Opposites: expensive, overpriced
    • Part of speech: adjective
  13. Uniform
    • Synonyms: constant, consistent
    • Opposites: changeable, variable, varied, different
    • Part of speech: adjective
  14. Reform
    • Synonyms: improve, make better
    • Opposites: preserve, maintain
    • Part of speech: verb
  15. Take for granted
    • Synonyms: assume, presume
    • Opposites: Cherish, Acknowledge fully
    • Part of speech: verb
  16. Malicious
    • Synonyms: spiteful, malevolent
    • Opposites: benevolent, kindhearted
    • Part of speech: adjective
  17. Formed
    • Synonyms: Created, constructed
    • Opposites: disbanded, dispersed
    • Part of speech: verb
  18. Form
    • Synonyms: set up, devise
    • Opposites: abolish, dissolve
    • Part of speech: verb
  19. Malignant
    • Synonyms: spiteful, hostile
    • Opposites: benevolent, benign
    • Part of speech: adjective
  20. Small
    • Synonyms: little, small-scale
    • Opposites: major, substantial
    • Part of speech: adjective
  21. Looking forward
    • Synonyms: Anticipating, expecting
    • Opposites: looking back, dreading
    • Part of speech: adverb
  22. Transformation
    • Synonyms: change, alteration
    • Opposites: preservation, conservation
    • Part of speech: noun
  23. Permanent
    • Synonyms: lasting, enduring
    • Opposites: temporary, fleeting, ephemeral
    • Part of speech: adjective
  24. Information
    • Synonyms: details, particulars
    • Opposites: misinformation, ignorance
    • Part of speech: noun
  25. Straightforward
    • Synonyms: uncomplicated, simple
    • Opposites: complicated, difficult
    • Part of speech: adjective
  26. Minimal
    • Synonyms: very little, minimum
    • Opposites: maximal, excessive
    • Part of speech: adjective
  27. Forever
    • Synonyms: continually, continuously
    • Opposites: occasionally, never
    • Part of speech: adverb
  28. For instance
    • Synonyms: For example, such as
    • Opposites: in general, for no reason
    • Part of speech: adverb
  29. Therefore
    • Synonyms: Accordingly, and so
    • Opposites: nevertheless, despite that
    • Part of speech: adverb
  30. Informative
    • Synonyms: instructive, instructional
    • Opposites: uninformative, unhelpful
    • Part of speech: adjective
  31. Enormous
    • Synonyms: huge, vast
    • Opposites: tiny, minuscule
    • Part of speech: adjective
  32. Unfortunate
    • Synonyms: unlucky, hapless
    • Opposites: fortunate, lucky
    • Part of speech: adjective
  33. Optimal
    • Synonyms: Best, ideal
    • Opposites: suboptimal, inefficient
    • Part of speech: adjective
  34. Performed
    • Synonyms: Accomplished, achieved
    • Opposites: neglected, abandoned
    • Part of speech: adjective
  35. Perform
    • Synonyms: carry out, do
    • Opposites: neglect, omit
    • Part of speech: verb
  36. Platform
    • Synonyms: policy, programme
    • Opposites: ground, subsurface
    • Part of speech: noun
  37. Uncomfortable
    • Synonyms: painful, not comfortable
    • Opposites: relaxed, comfortable, pleasant
    • Part of speech: adjective
  38. Force
    • Synonyms: break open, force open
    • Opposites: natural, shallowness
    • Part of speech: verb
  39. Forced
    • Synonyms: enforced, compulsory
    • Opposites: voluntary, natural
    • Part of speech: adjective
  40. Effort
    • Synonyms: attempt, try
    • Opposites: laziness, neglect
    • Part of speech: noun
  41. Normal
    • Synonyms: usual, standard
    • Opposites: unusual, abnormal
    • Part of speech: adjective
  42. Performance
    • Synonyms: show, production
    • Opposites: failure, inactivity
    • Part of speech: noun
  43. Unfortunately
    • Synonyms: Regrettably, sadly
    • Opposites: fortunately, luckily
    • Part of speech: adverb
  44. Comfortable
    • Synonyms: cosy, snug
    • Opposites: uncomfortable, tight
    • Part of speech: adjective
  45. For example
    • Synonyms: for instance, e.g.
    • Opposites: without exception, generally speaking
    • Part of speech: conjunction
  46. For
    • Synonyms: toward, towards
    • Opposites: against, without
    • Part of speech: preposition
  47. Before
    • Synonyms: prior to, previous to
    • Opposites: after, later, next
    • Part of speech: preposition