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Formalness
Description:
Formalness refers to the quality of being formal, indicating adherence to established customs, rules, or conventions. It implies a serious, polite, and dignified demeanor in behavior, style, or language.
Senses and Usages:
- Noun: The quality or state of being formal.
- Her formalness was evident through her strict adherence to the traditional dress code.
- Being a formal event, the formalness of the ceremony was meticulously planned.
- Adjective: Characterized by or conforming to formal behavior or conventions.
- The invitation stated that the dress code was formal, requiring attendees to wear black tie attire.
- In a business meeting, it is important to maintain a formal tone and approach.
- Adverb: In a formal manner; with strict adherence to rules or protocol.
- The ambassador greeted the guests formally with a firm handshake.
- In formal settings, it is customary to address elders formally as a gesture of respect.
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