ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Formally

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈfɔː.mə.li/ · Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Formally is an adverb meaning In a formal manner.

Meaning

In a formal manner.

More Meanings

  1. In accordance with official procedure.
  2. In accordance with rigorous rules.

Example Sentences

He was dressed too formally for the occasion.
He formally filed a complaint, which involved much paperwork.
He proved it formally but gave his students no intuitive feel for the matter.
Dans told CNN he will formally launch his campaign with a prayer breakfast Wednesday in Charleston.

Synonyms for formally

Depending on context, synonyms include officially.

Antonyms for formally

Common opposites include informally.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include officially, procedurally, systematically, legally, categorically, theoretically.

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