Formal and Substandard

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Formal adjective - Very dignified in form, tone, or style.

Usage example: the formal language of the coronation ceremony

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Substandard is an antonym for formal.

Substandard adjective - Falling short of a standard.

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Formal is an antonym for substandard.

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