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Meanings of
formality
in English
Portuguese
formalidade
Catalan
formalitat
Back to the meaning
A manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies.
formalness
informality
Portuguese
formalidade
Portuguese
formalidade
Catalan
formalitats
Spanish
formalidad
Back to the meaning
A requirement of etiquette or custom.
formalities
Portuguese
formalidade
No examples available for any of the synonyms
Usage of
formality
in English
1
The turn of the sentences smacks of the
formality
of the time.
2
There is a great deal of
formality
in official and social life.
3
There is no longer a useful barrier of
formality
to shelter behind.
4
The design calls for strong geometry, strict
formality
and absolutely no frippery.
5
The changes require Senate approval, which is likely to be a
formality
.
6
Therefore we see in the oratory of that time a certain
formality
.
7
The opening stages of this enterprise are almost ritualistic in their
formality
.
8
As we approached the tomb of the Queen, considerable
formality
was required.
9
There is less
formality
here than in the first letter to Gregory.
10
That was strictly a
formality
-
it
lasted
about ten minutes as I recall.
11
The boy did not think it worth while to repeat the
formality
.
12
The Cherokee Council assembled without the preliminary
formality
of a new election.
13
The random look of the group belied the
formality
of their positions.
14
A top-three placing should be a
formality
as I search for points.
15
He flung open the door without going through the
formality
of knocking.
16
The attractive lawns add a touch of
formality
to the impressive Avenue.
Other examples for "formality"
Grammar, pronunciation and more
About this term
formality
Noun
Singular
Frequent collocations
mere formality
little formality
great formality
much formality
stiff formality
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Translations for
formality
Portuguese
formalidade
Catalan
formalitat
formalitats
Spanish
formalidad
formalidades
Formality
through the time
Formality
across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
Ireland
Common
United States of America
Common