American Dictionary
Definition formality in American English
formality
noun
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/fɔrˈmæləti/
1
something that must be done as part of an official process or that you are expected to do in a social situation
Example
We went through the usual formalities at customs and passport control.
Example
the tiresome formalities of a trial
Synonyms and related words
Example
Good teachers try to find the right combination of formality and informality in the classroom.
