semiformal

adjective

Definition of semiformalnext
as in formal
US appropriate for wearing to an event of moderate formality She wore a semiformal gown to the wedding.

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Recent Examples of semiformal Research from the wedding website the Knot, which surveyed almost 10,000 U.S. couples who got married in 2023, showed that 62 percent of couples opted for a semiformal wedding, while 54 described theirs as romantic and/or fun. — Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024 These security officials developed a thick web of diplomatic channels, including working groups and other semiformal contacts, to smooth over their different regulatory approaches. — Henry Farrell, Foreign Affairs, 9 July 2013 Worried they might be barred from the semiformal event, Pettigrew donned a jacket and Friedman wore a button-up shirt to cover their T-shirts. — Samantha Hernandez, USA TODAY, 5 May 2023

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“Semiformal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semiformal. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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