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formally | formality |

As an adverb formally

is in a formal manner.

As a noun formality is

(uncountable) the state of being formal.

formally

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a formal manner.
    • He dressed quite formally''' - too '''formally for the occasion.
  • In accordance with official procedure.
    • He formally filed a complaint, which involved much paperwork.
  • In accordance with rigorous rules.
    • He proved it formally but gave his students no intuitive feel for the matter.

    Antonyms

    * informally

    See also

    * address (someone) formally * officially

    formality

    English

    (wikipedia formality)

    Noun

  • (uncountable) The state of being formal.
  • Something said or done as a matter of form.
  • A customary ritual without new or unique meaning.
  • A specific requirement for obtaining a legal status, conducting a transaction, etc.

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