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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 jacketplay

  Familiarity information: SEMI-FORMAL used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


SEMI-FORMAL (adjective)


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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