semiformal

[sem-ee-fawr-muhl, sem-ahy-]

adjective

partly formal; containing some formal elements: a semiformal occasion; semiformal attire.

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Origin:
1930–35; semi- + formal

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Semiformal is always a great word to know.

So is callithumpian. Does it mean:

a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.

a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.

WordNet

semiformal
adjective
moderately formal; requiring a dinner jacket; "he wore semiformal attire"; "a black-tie dinner"

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