# floral vs formal

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### floral
*adjective · IPA /ˈfloɹəl/ · frequency rank #10,050*
Of, pertaining to, or connected with flowers.

### formal
*adjective · IPA /ˈfɔɹməl/ · frequency rank #3,300*
In accordance with established forms.

## Source
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