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  1. 18-Jun-2004, 23:51 #1
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    Looks formal to me. Is it?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Francois
    Looks formal to me. Is it?

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    That depends what one means by "formal". It is unlikely that one will hear it on the playground, but it's not really a rare word.
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    I wouldn't say "insufferable" is formal English. It is used to speak about people one can't stand. Example:
    • He is an insufferable idiot.


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