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semiformal.

Somewhat formal.

10 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˌsɛmɪˈfɔːml/Received-Pronunciation/ˌsɛˌmaɪˈfɔrm(ə)l/General-American/ˌsɛmiˈfɔrm(ə)l/General-American
  1. Somewhat formal.

    not-comparable
  2. Of clothing: having a level of formality between that of informal and formal wear.

    Canada · US · not-comparable · specifically
  3. Of an event: having a semiformal dress code.

    Canada · US · not-comparable · specifically
Where this word comes from

From semi- + formal.

noun/ˌsɛmɪˈfɔːml/Received-Pronunciation/ˌsɛˌmaɪˈfɔrm(ə)l/General-American/ˌsɛmiˈfɔrm(ə)l/General-American
  1. A social event in which one is expected to dress in semiformal wear.

    Canada · US
Where this word comes from

From semi- + formal.

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