adj
Meaning 1
Somewhat formal.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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Meaning relationships
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Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
semiformal
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
Sound
Pronunciation
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Received-Pronunciation: /ˌsɛmɪˈfɔːml/
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General-American: /ˌsɛˌmaɪˈfɔrm(ə)l/
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General-American: /ˌsɛmiˈfɔrm(ə)l/
adj
Meaning 2
Of clothing: having a level of formality between that of informal and formal wear.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Canada, US, not-comparable, specifically
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Meaning relationships
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adj
Meaning 3
Of an event: having a semiformal dress code.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Canada, US, not-comparable, specifically
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noun
Meaning 4
A social event in which one is expected to dress in semiformal wear.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Canada, US
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adjective satellite
Meaning 5
moderately formal; requiring a dinner jacket
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- he wore semiformal attire
- a black-tie dinner
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: semi-formal, black-tie
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From semi- + formal.