Formally: meaning, definitions and examples

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formally

 

[ หˆfษ”หmษ™li ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

in a formal manner

In a manner that is officially recognized or done in accordance with established rules or conventions.

Synonyms

correctly, officially, properly

Examples of usage

  • He dressed formally for the interview.
  • She spoke formally to her superiors.
Context #2 | Adjective

following or according to tradition or conventions

Following or according to tradition or conventions; established and not subject to change.

Synonyms

ceremonial, conventional, traditional

Examples of usage

  • The wedding was a formal occasion.
  • They had a formal dinner party.

Translations

Translations of the word "formally" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น formalmente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค”เคชเคšเคพเคฐเคฟเค• เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช formell

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ secara resmi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพั„ั–ั†ั–ะนะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ formalnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆญฃๅผใซ (ใ›ใ„ใ—ใใซ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท formellement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ formalmente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท resmen

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณต์‹์ ์œผ๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุณู…ูŠุงู‹

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ formรกlnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ formรกlne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆญฃๅผๅœฐ (zhรจngshรฌ de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ formalno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ formlega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะตัะผะธ ั‚าฏั€ะดะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒคแƒ˜แƒชแƒ˜แƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rษ™smi olaraq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ formalmente

Etymology

The word 'formally' originated from the Latin word 'formalis', which means 'pertaining to form'. It has been used in English since the 16th century to describe actions or situations that adhere to established rules or traditions. Over time, 'formally' has become a common adverb and adjective in English language, used to indicate official or traditional practices.

See also: amorphic, conform, deform, deformed, form, formal, formality, formation, formative, formatter, formed, former, formerly, formic, forming, formless, forms, malform, malformation, multiformity, preformative, reform, unformed.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,243 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.