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formalness
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| Noun | 1. | formalness - a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies; "the formality of his voice made the others pay him close attention"formalitypersonal manner, manner - a way of acting or behavingceremoniousness - a ceremonial mannerstateliness - an elaborate manner of doing something; "she served coffee with great stateliness" |
EncyclopediaSeeformalformalness
Synonyms for formalnessnoun a manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremoniesSynonymsRelated Words- personal manner
- manner
- ceremoniousness
- stateliness
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