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Semiformal
Meaning
Adj
●
Somewhat formal.
●
In American English & Canadian English:
Of
clothing
: having
a level
of
formality
between that of
informal
and
formal
wear.
●
In American English & Canadian English:
Of an
event
: having a
semiformal
dress
code.
Noun
●
In American English & Canadian English:
A social
event
in
which one
is
expected
to
dress
in
semiformal
wear.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
semiformal
English
formal
English
formel
Middle English (1100-1500)
formel
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
formalis
Latin
forma
Latin
μόρφα
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
semi-
English
semi-
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Informal
Casual
Smart Casual
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