Synonyms and antonyms of Words used to describe social events in British Thesaurus

bacchanalian (adjective)

formal a bacchanalian party involves noisy and uncontrolled enjoyment and usually a lot of alcohol or sex

by invitation (only) ()

available only to people who have been formally invited

formal (adjective)

a formal event or social occasion is an important or official one at which people wear special clothes

formally (adverb)

in a correct or conservative style or manner that is suitable for official or serious situations or occasions

informal (adjective)

relaxed and friendly

the more the merrier ()

used for saying that you will be happy if more people come or take part in what you are doing

occasional (adjective)

Britishformal intended for special occasions

triumphal (adjective)

celebrating a triumph, or showing a feeling of triumph

white-tie (adjective)

a white-tie social occasion is very formal and men must wear white bow ties and tails