formulaically
7.3
In a predictable way that follows a set pattern and has no new ideas
- adverb
- /ˌfɔːrmjəˈleɪɪkli/
:
fórmulaicamente
- His speeches often sound formulaically scripted, lacking the passion of genuine enthusiasm.
Examples
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"Take A Little Ride" fits that bill perfectly, though formulaically, and makes me hope I hit upon this one next time I'm flipping the car's radio dial.
Blog text (21) -
The movie's plot was developed formulaically, which made it predictable and unexciting.
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She approached the assignment formulaically, following the same structure she always used.
Synonyms
8.7
In a strict, rule-following way that ignores feeling
is more about repeating a routine pattern and seeming uncreative
unoriginally
vsformulaically
6.5
In a way that shows no new or creative ideas
is about following a repeated pattern rather than only lacking new ideas
Antonyms
How Formulaic
formulaically
7.3
rigidly
11
4.3
11
4.3
mechanically
5
4.4
5
4.4
conventionally
14
3.9
14
3.9
normally
884
1.0
884
1.0
originally
543
2.0
543
2.0
creatively
41
3.5
41
3.5
Surface Forms
formulaically positive
Morphology
Etymology
Formulaically comes from the Latin word formula, which means 'little form' and is related to the common English word form meaning 'shape' or 'way'. So, to act formulaically is to follow the same shape or rule again and again, which makes something feel predictable and not very creative.