semiformal

== English == === Alternative forms === semi-formal === Etymology === From semi- +‎ formal. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌsɛmɪˈfɔːml/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˌsɛˌmaɪˈfɔrm(ə)l/, /ˌsɛmiˈfɔrm(ə)l/ === Adjective === semiformal (not comparable) 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. ==== Derived terms ==== === Noun === semiformal (plural semiformals) (Canada, US) A social event in which one is expected to dress in semiformal wear. === See also === half dress === Anagrams === oriflammes == Spanish == === Adjective === semiformal m or f (masculine and feminine plural semiformales) semiformal