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formalwear vs attire

attire vs formalwear

formalwear and attire both are nouns.

formalwear is not a verb while attire is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
formalwear Yes No No No
attire Yes No Yes No
As nouns, attire is a hypernym of formalwear; that is, attire is a word with a broader meaning than formalwear:
  • formalwear: attire to wear on formal occasions in the evening
  • attire: clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
Other hypernyms of formalwear include dress, garb.
formalwear (noun) attire (noun)
attire to wear on formal occasions in the evening clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
formalwear (verb) attire (verb)
put on special clothes to appear particularly appealing and attractive
Difference between formalwear and attire

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