semiformal
IPA: sɛmifɝmˈæɫ
noun
- (Canada, US) A social event in which one is expected to dress in semiformal wear.
adjective
- Somewhat formal.
- (Canada, US, specifically) Of clothing: having a level of formality between that of informal and formal wear.
- (Canada, US, specifically) Of an event: having a semiformal dress code.
semi-formal
IPA: sˈɛmifˈɔrmʌɫ
adjective
- moderately formal; requiring a dinner jacket
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Examples of "semiformal" in Sentences
Examples of "semi-formal" in Sentences
- Personally, I think I will be searching for something a bit semi-formal and/or traditional for our nuptials.
- Taking stacks of newspaper, glue and water, I skipped my high school semi-formal dance to give my girl some skin.
- The semi-formal affair will feature an open bar, buffet-style dinner, live performances and a silent auction of celebrity items.
- As Vance put it: not bad but wrong or at least ill-advised in formal or semi-formal prose — which may be what you meant by “bad”.
- The hall was filled with a youthful exuberance, which speaks of many unsold seats and a plethora of rush tickets distributed to individuals excited to find another use for their semi-formal garb and all too eager to splash on cologne.
- Even in the semi-formal surroundings of the Team GB press marquee there is a waspish chemistry between the pair, and an air of almost marital delicacy when the subject is broached of Grainger's recent outings with alternative partners during Watkins' recent injury break.
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