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Definition formally in British English

formally adverb

adverb
/ˈfɔː(r)m(ə)li/
1

in a way that follows the correct or suitable official methods

Example

The Treaty of Paris formally recognized the independence of the United States.

Example

The man was in custody but had not been formally charged.

Example

These appointments will be announced formally tomorrow.

Example

You may also raise your concerns formally with the Hospital Director.

Synonyms and related words
as if bottom-up by dint of something
2

in a correct or conservative style or manner that is suitable for official or serious situations or occasions

Example

Everyone in the audience was formally dressed.

Example

'May I have five minutes' talk with you?', he asked formally.

Example

Less formally, the word science often describes any systematic field of study.

3

in a way that relates to the form or structure of something

Example

This formula is formally identical to the one above.

Example

The dialogue is formally organized as a sonnet.

Synonyms and related words
broken candy-striped checked
4

by studying rather than working at a job

Example

Though not formally educated she was intellectually curious.

Example

He was never formally trained in computer science.

Synonyms and related words
academic advanced applied
5

in a style in which plants and paths are arranged in a set of regular patterns

Example

The park consists of formally planted gardens.

Example

In the18th century there was a movement away from formally planned landscape.

Synonyms and related words
broken candy-striped checked
Definition formally in British English