Pronunciation: /fɔrˈmæləti/
noun the condition or quality of being formal; adherence to prescribed forms or customs
A1 Wearing a suit and tie is a formality for many job interviews.
A2 In some cultures, bowing is a formality when greeting someone.
B1 The exchange of business cards is a common formality in professional settings.
B2 Despite the formality of the event, everyone seemed to be having a good time at the gala.
C1 The formality of the legal proceedings made the situation feel even more serious.
C2 Her speech was delivered with such eloquence and formality that it left the audience in awe.
adjective formal
A1 Wearing a suit and tie is a formality for many job interviews.
A2 In some cultures, bowing is a formality when greeting someone.
B1 The formality of the event required guests to dress in formal attire.
B2 The formality of the contract made it legally binding.
C1 The formality of the diplomatic meeting required strict protocol.
C2 The formality of the ceremony was evident in the elaborate decorations and formal speeches.
formal The formality of the event required guests to wear black-tie attire.
informal We don't need to worry about all the formality, just come as you are.
slang Let's skip all the formality and just hang out like old times.
figurative The formality of the situation made it difficult for them to communicate openly.
formalized
formalities
more formal
most formal
formalizes
will formalize
has formalized
is formalizing
formality
formal
to formalize
formalizing
formalized