Macy was nervous. She had never attended such a formal dinner before. People were speaking in low voices. The matching plates, bowls, glasses, and cutlery were laid out perfectly. Macy had no idea which of the two forks she needed to use first. Dinner at her house was always relaxed with everyone talking and laughing loudly about the events of the day. Most of the time their plates didn’t even match, and the napkins were always made of paper. Macy took the cloth napkin and placed it on her lap, just like she had just seen her friend do. So far, so good. Hopefully, she could copy her friend for the rest of dinner.
Use the context clues to find the definition for the word formal as it is used in this paragraph.
ceremonial
expensive
lengthy
delicious
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In the context of the paragraph, the word "formal" refers to a dinner that is characterized by a specific set of rules, etiquette, or ceremonies, contrasting with a casual or relaxed setting. Given the clues about the dinner being organized with matching plates and a low-volume atmosphere, the most appropriate definition from the options provided is:
ceremonial.
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