Formal and Loose

Formal

Formal adjective - Following or agreeing with established form, custom, or rules.

Loose and formal are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Loose" instead an adjective "Formal".

Loose

Loose adjective - Not tightly fastened, tied, or stretched.

Formal and loose are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Formal" instead an adjective "Loose".

Nearby Words: loosen, looseness, loosed, loosely

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • Series / Penny Dreadful Unkempt Beauty: Dorian Gray spends much of his introductory episode in a loose robe or incomplete formal wear.
  • Video Game / WildStar The Exiles embody free thinking, individuality, and do not have a formal government, only a loose coalition of organizations and races held together by a treaty (referred to as the Exile Accord) which was created to ensure their survival against the superiorly-equipped Dominion.
  • Stock Costume Traits Flapper: The Flapper — Loose, low-waist knee-length dress, bobbed hair, cloche hats (casual wear) or decorated headbands (formal wear).
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