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How to Use "Formal" with Example Sentences

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formal (adj): official; appropriate for an important or official occasion; following an established procedure or rule

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Used with verbs:

"The way he speaks sounds very formal."
(sounds, seems, be: is)

"The process has become more formal in recent years."
(become)

Used with adverbs:

"The process is extremely formal."
(extremely, fairly, very)

"His role is merely formal."
(merely, purely, strictly, largely)

Used with nouns:

"We're still waiting for the formal announcement."
(announcement, communication, instructions, report, recognition, notification)

"He received his formal acceptance into the program."
(acceptance, invitation)

"They gave their formal approval."
(approval, authorization, consent, permission)

"She never received any formal training."
(training, education, schooling, instruction)

"You need to meet the formal requirements."
(requirements, qualifications, guidelines)

"We are attending a formal dinner tonight."
(dinner, event, reception, banquet, party, gathering)

"This is subject to a formal hearing."
(hearing, inquiry, investigation)

"She received a formal warning."
(warning, reprimand)

"There will be a formal meeting between the leaders tonight."
(meeting, visit, discussion, negotiation)

"There is a formal procedure that needs to be followed."
(procedure, process, arrangement)

"He made a formal complaint."
(complaint, protest, request, statement)

"This party requires formal clothes."
(clothes, attire, dress)

"He gave a formal presentation on the issue."
(presentation, briefing, news conference)

"She submitted her formal application."
(application, registration, evaluation, proposal)

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