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Formally vs Officially - What's the difference?

formally | officially |

As adverbs the difference between formally and officially

is that formally is in a formal manner while officially is in an official manner.

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

    officially

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In an official manner

    • See also

    * formally