Words that rhyme with formal
Formal is a 2-syllable word with 10 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are abnormal, informal, normal. This word appears in songs across our database, making it a versatile choice for songwriters and poets.
Definition of formal
- 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"
- characteristic of or befitting a person in authority; "formal duties"; "an official banquet"
- (of spoken and written language) adhering to traditional standards of correctness and without casual, contracted, and colloquial forms; "the paper was written in formal English"
1 syllable
2 syllables
4 syllables
Examples of "formal" in lyrics
See how formal is used at the end of a line in songs:
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"I speak with the truth, it's foremost and formal"
Lil' Keke — Luv by Few Hated by Many -
"And I call myself normal, casual or formal"
Murphy Lee f/ Zee — Regular Guy -
"Loved to dance but couldn't make it to the formal"
Sage Francis — The Best of Times
What do these rhymes mean?
- abnormal
- not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm; "abnormal powers of concentration
- informal
- not formal; "conservative people unaccustomed to informal dress"; "an informal free-and-easy manner
- normal
- conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
- paranormal
- seemingly outside normal sensory channels not in accordance with scientific laws
- subnormal
- below normal or average; "after the floods the harvests were subnormal
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Rhyming tips for songwriters
When using "formal" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like abnormal, informal, normal create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.
Since "formal" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.