semiformal

sem·i·for·mal

S0253500 (sĕm′ē-fôr′məl, sĕm′ī-)adj.1. Moderately formal: a semiformal dance.2. Suitable or appropriate for a moderately formal occasion: semiformal attire.n. Something, such as a dance, that is semiformal in nature.

semiformal

(ˌsɛmɪˈfɔːməl) adj1. (of an event etc) not wholly formal, somewhat formal2. (Clothing & Fashion) (of clothing) not wholly formal; between formal and informal in style

sem•i•for•mal

(ˌsɛm iˈfɔr məl, ˌsɛm aɪ-)

adj. containing some formal elements: semiformal attire. [1930–35]

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Adj.

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semiformal - moderately formal; requiring a dinner jacket; "he wore semiformal attire"; "a black-tie dinner"black-tie, semi-formalformal - being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress); "pay one's formal respects"; "formal dress"; "a formal ball"; "the requirement was only formal and often ignored"; "a formal education"