formally

properly; in a conventional way: We were formally introduced.
Not to be confused with:formerly – happening earlier in time: We were formerly married to each other.

for·mal

F0263600 (fôr′məl)adj.1. a. Relating to or involving outward form or structure, often in contrast to content or meaning.b. Being or relating to essential form or constitution: a formal principle.2. Following or being in accord with accepted or prescribed forms, conventions, or regulations: had little formal education; went to a formal party.3. a. Characterized by strict or meticulous observation of forms; methodical: very formal in their business transactions.b. Stiffly ceremonious: a formal greeting.4. Characterized by technical or polysyllabic vocabulary, complex sentence structure, and explicit transitions; not colloquial or informal: formal discourse.5. Having the outward appearance but lacking in substance: a formal requirement that is usually ignored.n. Something, such as a gown or social affair, that is formal in nature.

[Middle English, from Latin fōrmālis, from fōrma, shape.]

for′mal·ly adv.for′mal·ness n.

Thesaurus

Adv.	1.	formally - with official authorization; "the club will be formally recognized"officially
	2.	formally - in a formal manner; "he was dressed rather formally"informally - without formality; "he visited us informally"

Translations

正式地

formal

(ˈfoːməl) adjective1. done etc according to a fixed and accepted way. a formal letter.正式的2. suitable or correct for occasions when things are done according to a fixed and accepted way. You must wear formal dress. 礼仪上的，合礼仪的 3. (of behaviour, attitude etc) not relaxed and friendly. formal behaviour.拘谨的4. (of language) exactly correct by grammatical etc rules but not conversational. Her English was very formal.规范化的5. (of designs etc) precise and following a fixed pattern rather than occuring naturally. formal gardens.布置得很整齐的ˈformally adverb正式地forˈmality (-ˈmӕ-) noun1. something which is done for appearance but has little meaning. The chairman's speech was only a formality.礼节2. unrelaxed correctness of behaviour. His formality made him appear unfriendly.拘谨

formally

formally

for·mal

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formally

Synonyms for formally

adv with official authorization

Synonyms

adv in a formal manner

Antonyms