What does formalese mean?
Formalese means The style of language used in formal contexts..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
The style of language used in formal contexts..
In the intricate formalese that marked relations between friends of the time, Mr. Washburn told Miss Hyde of his appreciation for a previous letter of hers and remarked on how it had buoyed up his spirit.
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Formalese means The style of language used in formal contexts..
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In the intricate formalese that marked relations between friends of the time, Mr. Washburn told Miss Hyde of his appreciation for a previous letter of hers and remarked on how it had buoyed up his spirit.
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