formalwear
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3.6
- noun
- /ˈfɔrməlˌwɛr/
:
ropa formal
- On behalf of the entire Centennial Dance Committee, we look forward to seeing you there in your formalwear.
Examples
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They're not a bunch of fags in rented formalwear... ...seducing everybody with Euro-trash accents.
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If you find formalwear that is comfortable, you talk about it all the time because it's unusual.
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On behalf of the entire Centennial Dance Committee, we look forward to seeing you there in your formalwear.
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The photos of young attractives in formalwear.
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Traditional Kryptonian formalwear.
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He wore a classic black tuxedo as his formalwear for the wedding reception.
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At the gala, everyone arrived in elegant formalwear, making the night feel special.
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She chose a stunning evening gown as her formalwear for the charity ball.
Synonyms
192
2.5
A long formal robe like those worn at graduations or in court
57
3.8
Clothing for a particular purpose or event
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4.3
Clothes for special or formal occasions, like a suit
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6.5
Clothes of a special type worn for a role or occasion
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2.7
A long formal dress that women wear to evening parties or special events
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3.3
A short elegant dress for women to wear at evening events
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3.5
A long formal dress worn by women to very special events like balls
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3.4
A formal dress worn by women for evening events
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3.8
Clothes worn for formal evening events, like a suit or long dress
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7.1
A set of clothes worn for a particular occasion
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4.2
Clothes worn for formal evening events like dinners or parties
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6.8
Formal evening clothes for men worn at very important events
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3.5
A dress, suit, or gown people wear for special occasions
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2.7
A formal, stylish dress worn for special events
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3.5
A formal men's outfit with a tailcoat and trousers for evening events
A formal long gown worn to evening events like dinners
A formal dress worn to evening events, especially dinners
A formal dress a woman wears to a ball or gala
Formal clothes that men wear for special occasions like a suit or tuxedo
How Formal
- Formal
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7.0
- Formal
12
3.7
3
3.6
16
1.8
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Formalwear comes from the parts formal (meaning 'proper' or for 'special occasions') and wear (clothes). So, formalwear is the clothes you put on for important events, like tuxedos and evening gowns.