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SEMI-FORMAL
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Dictionary entry overview: What does semi-formal mean?
• SEMI-FORMAL (adjective)
The adjective SEMI-FORMAL has 1 sense:
1. moderately formal; requiring a dinner jacket
Familiarity information: SEMI-FORMAL used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Moderately formal; requiring a dinner jacket
Synonyms:
black-tie; semi-formal; semiformal
Context example:
a black-tie dinner
Similar:
formal (being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress))
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