formalness
6.0
A quality of following set social rules and polite behavior
- noun
- /ˈfɔrməlnəs/
- Formal
:
formalidad
- The formalness of the ceremony required everyone to wear formal attire.
It's just has even more formalness and notation weighing it down unnecessarily.
- It's just has even more formalness and notation weighing it down unnecessarily.
Examples
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The formalness of the wedding reception included traditional rituals and a strict dress code.
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Her formalness during the meeting impressed the clients and demonstrated professionalism.
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It's just has even more formalness and notation weighing it down unnecessarily.
Synonyms
11
5.4
A serious way of behaving that follows rules and tradition
is the same meaning but is the more common or standard form
9
7.0
A serious, formal feeling that shows respect
is about following forms and ceremonies without the intense gravity
8.5
A way of acting that is very formal and polite, often during ceremonies
is broader, focusing on observing rules and conventions rather than polite manner
Antonyms
How Formal
Surface Forms
formalness singular
formalnesses plural
Morphology
Etymology
The word formalness comes from form meaning 'shape' or 'order' and the ending -ness which makes it a noun. So formalness is the quality of following set forms, rules, or ceremonies.