formally
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formally
- /ˈfɔː.mə.li/ UK
- /ˈfɔːm.li/ UK
- /ˈfɔɹ.mə.li/ Canada, US
- /ˈfoː.mə.li/ Australia
Sounds like formerly (non-rhotic)
adverb more formally · most formally
- In a formal manner. He was dressed 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.
Opposite: informally
Thesaurus
Closest in meaning: officially, with formality, procedurally, systematically, legally, categorically, theoretically, properly, duly, specifically, nominally, ceremoniously, positively, expressly, ostensibly, official
adverb
Opposite: informally
Translations
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adv in a formal manner
| Español | formalmente |
|---|---|
| Português | formalmente |
| Français | formellement |
| Italiano | formalmente |
| Русский | форма́льно formálʹno |
adv in accordance with official procedure
| Español | formalmente |
|---|---|
| Italiano | ufficialmente |
adv in accordance with rigorous rules
| Español | formalmente |
|---|---|
| Italiano | rigorosamente |
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