Associations to the word «Formality»
Noun
- Etiquette
- Stiffness
- Politeness
- Helmut
- Pomp
- Solemnity
- Greeting
- Deference
- Familiarity
- Seriousness
- Notary
- Inquest
- Pronoun
- Observance
- Copyright
- Intimacy
- Schmidt
- Elegance
- Dignity
- Compliance
- Assent
- Custom
- Skip
- Genesis
- Necessary
- Registration
- Courtesy
- Registrar
- Ceremony
- Consent
- Salute
- Harrington
- Garion
- Propriety
- Sincerity
- Banning
- Immigration
- Aside
- Intercourse
- Attire
- Cree
- Passport
- Restraint
- Ritual
- Occasion
- Luggage
- Indifference
Adjective
- Mere
- Stiff
- Tedious
- Bureaucratic
- Meaningless
- Polite
- Unnecessary
- Rigid
- Informal
- Requisite
- Copyright
- Customary
- Formal
- Trifling
- Legal
- Respectful
- Usual
- Courteous
- Dignified
- Ceremonial
- Contractual
- Substantive
- Wry
- Strict
- Necessary
- Casual
- Elaborate
- Bowed
- Destitute
- Solemn
- Exaggerated
- Relaxed
- Statutory
- Needless
- Procedural
- Restrained
- Undue
- Mild
- Icy
Wiktionary
FORMALITY, noun. (uncountable) The state of being formal.
FORMALITY, noun. Something said or done as a matter of form.
FORMALITY, noun. A customary ritual without new or unique meaning.
FORMALITY, noun. A specific requirement for obtaining a legal status, conducting a transaction, etc.
Dictionary definition
FORMALITY, noun. A requirement of etiquette or custom; "a mere formality".
FORMALITY, noun. A manner that strictly observes all forms and ceremonies; "the formality of his voice made the others pay him close attention".
FORMALITY, noun. Compliance with formal rules; "courtroom formality".
Wise words
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