formalenglish
nounUK /ˈfɔː.məl ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/
US /ˈfɔːr.məl ˈɪŋ.ɡlɪʃ/
Formal English is the careful, polite way we speak and write when we want to be proper.
She used formal English in her letter to the principal.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. English used in official or business situations.
The contract was written in formal English.
3. Speech that follows strict grammar rules and avoids slang.
At the ceremony, everyone spoke in formal English.
4. A style of writing used in academic or professional settings.
His essay was praised for its clear formal English.