英语词汇“formally”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

adv

Formally describes something done according to an established custom, like dressing formally for dinner with the President, as people always have done.

In our casual era of wearing jeans almost everywhere and calling our elders by their first name, it's not every day that you meet someone who acts, speaks, or dresses more formally. But there is still value in this kind of expression, especially in showing respect on important occasions like weddings and funerals. Another meaning of the adverb formally is "officially," like being formally invited to dinner at the White House.

CHOOSE YOUR WORDS

formerly / formally

Formerly is something that happened before, like when a pop star changed his name to a squiggle, he became known as The Artist Formerly Known as Prince. But formally comes from formal, or fancy, like the prom.

Former is at the root of formerly, referring to something that occurred earlier. If you changed your name, you'd be referred to as formerly known as whatever-your-name-used-to-be. It's not just for pop stars. If you want a word that means in the past or before, formerly fits the bill:

Movies, books, television shows, the journalistic outlets formerly known as newspapers, podcasts, YouTube videos, actual museums, tweets—they all comprise the noise. (Slate)

Erskine Bowles, formerly President Bill Clinton's chief of staff, said, "I'm worried you're going to fail." (Business Week)

At the root of formally is formal, an adjective that describes something as following custom, regulations, or ceremonies. You might speak formally during your speech, but chat casually with everyone after. Formally describes something official:

Delaware spent years piloting and fine-tuning their system before putting it in place formally state-wide. (Washington Post)

The current council will formally disband within the next few days. (Time)

Remember where these two words came from and you'll keep them straight: formerly former, and formally formal.

WORD FAMILY

formal: formalest, formalise, formalism, formality, formalize, formally, formalness, formals, informal, semi-formal, semiformal+/formalise: formalisation, formalised, formalising/formalism: formalisms, formalistic/formality: formalities/formalize: formalization, formalized, formalizes, formalizing/informal: informality, informally/informality: informalities

USAGE EXAMPLES

The measure was added to a broader rules package that is expected to pass when the House formally convenes on Tuesday.

Reuters(Jan 02, 2017)

Perkins is the president of the Family Research Council, a national anti-LGBT organization formally recognized by the Southern Poverty Law Center as a hate group.

Salon(Dec 31, 2016)

They will be formally inducted into the Opry on March 11.

Washington Times(Dec 31, 2016)

1adv in a formal manner

he was dressed rather formally

Ant

informally

without formality

2adv with official authorization

the club will be formally recognized

Syn

officially

单词	formally
释义	formally (once / 618 pages) adv Formally describes something done according to an established custom, like dressing formally for dinner with the President, as people always have done. In our casual era of wearing jeans almost everywhere and calling our elders by their first name, it's not every day that you meet someone who acts, speaks, or dresses more formally. But there is still value in this kind of expression, especially in showing respect on important occasions like weddings and funerals. Another meaning of the adverb formally is "officially," like being formally invited to dinner at the White House. CHOOSE YOUR WORDS formerly / formally Formerly is something that happened before, like when a pop star changed his name to a squiggle, he became known as The Artist Formerly Known as Prince. But formally comes from formal, or fancy, like the prom. Former is at the root of formerly, referring to something that occurred earlier. If you changed your name, you'd be referred to as formerly known as whatever-your-name-used-to-be. It's not just for pop stars. If you want a word that means in the past or before, formerly fits the bill: Movies, books, television shows, the journalistic outlets formerly known as newspapers, podcasts, YouTube videos, actual museums, tweets—they all comprise the noise. (Slate) Erskine Bowles, formerly President Bill Clinton's chief of staff, said, "I'm worried you're going to fail." (Business Week) At the root of formally is formal, an adjective that describes something as following custom, regulations, or ceremonies. You might speak formally during your speech, but chat casually with everyone after. Formally describes something official: Delaware spent years piloting and fine-tuning their system before putting it in place formally state-wide. (Washington Post) The current council will formally disband within the next few days. (Time) Remember where these two words came from and you'll keep them straight: formerly former, and formally formal. WORD FAMILY formal: formalest, formalise, formalism, formality, formalize, formally, formalness, formals, informal, semi-formal, semiformal+/formalise: formalisation, formalised, formalising/formalism: formalisms, formalistic/formality: formalities/formalize: formalization, formalized, formalizes, formalizing/informal: informality, informally/informality: informalities USAGE EXAMPLES The measure was added to a broader rules package that is expected to pass when the House formally convenes on Tuesday. Reuters(Jan 02, 2017) Perkins is the president of the Family Research Council, a national anti-LGBT organization formally recognized by the Southern Poverty Law Center as a hate group. Salon(Dec 31, 2016) They will be formally inducted into the Opry on March 11. Washington Times(Dec 31, 2016) 1adv in a formal manner he was dressed rather formally Ant informally without formality 2adv with official authorization the club will be formally recognized Syn officially
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