black tie

Speech parts

1. black tie - Noun

2. black tie - Adjective

3. black tie - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

a black bow tie worn with a dinner jacket

semiformal evening dress for men

moderately formal; requiring a dinner jacket

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Alternative names

black-tie

Synonyms

dinner jacket tuxedo semiformal tux semi-formal traditional suit dress jacket chic frock formal conventional ritual elaborate
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Antonyms

unbecoming gaudy tawdry informal unpleasant ugly
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Hypernyms

bow tie bowtie evening dress formalwear eveningwear evening clothes

Examples

he wore semiformal attire Source: Internet

a black-tie dinner Source: Internet

2011/2012 New Year's Party aboard QE2 On 31 December 2011 the QE2 was the location of a lavish New Year's Eve party in Dubai. citation The black tie event citation was run by Global Event Management and included over 1,000 guests. Source: Internet

After a "last week on Impact," viewers are invited to Black Tie Affair, whatever that is. Source: Internet

Although some style authorities consider the wing collar to be an acceptable option for black tie shirts, they should not be worn with double cuffs or a pleated bib, citation and are better suited to the more formal single-breasted peak lapel jacket. Source: Internet

Aspiring secretaries of state and defense strut their stuff at think tank conferences and, until the pandemic, at alcohol-fueled, black tie events in Washington. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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