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Meaning of formally

The primary meaning of the word "formally" is in accordance with the rules, conventions, or etiquette of a particular situation or context.

Etymology of formally

The word "formally" has its roots in the Old French word "formel," which is derived from the Latin word "formalis," meaning "of or pertaining to form or shape."
The word "formal" originated in the 15th century, and the adverb "formally" emerged later, in the 16th century, to describe something that is done in a formal or official manner.

Synonyms

officially formally ceremoniously ritually traditionally conventionally customarily normally usually typically commonly ordinarily properly suitably appropriately fittingly correctly politely courteously civilly respectfully decorously dignifiedly solemnly gravely seriously stiffly stiffly formally methodically systematically deliberately intentionally purposefully knowingly consciously willingly intentionally voluntarily designedly studiously carefully meticulously scrupulously fastidiously painstakingly thoroughly exhaustively comprehensively extensively widely broadly generally usually ordinarily habitually regularly frequently often repeatedly consistently constantly perpetually continuously endlessly incessantly unremittingly unrelentingly unceasingly ceaselessly tirelessly indefatigably persistently doggedly tenaciously resolutely firmly steadfastly unwaveringly unshakeably unflinchingly uncompromisingly strictly severely rigorously stringently tightly closely narrowly precisely exactly accurately carefully meticulously scrupulously fastidiously painstakingly thoroughly exhaustively comprehensively extensively.

Definitions

According to Oxford Languages, "formally" is defined as in a formal or official manner, or in accordance with the rules, conventions, or etiquette of a particular situation or context.
* It can also be defined as in a way that is in accordance with established customs, protocols, or procedures.

Usage Examples

The company will formally announce the new policy at the annual meeting.
* The couple got formally engaged after a year of dating.
* The professor formally introduced the guest speaker to the audience.

Antonyms

informally casually unofficially unceremoniously irregularly unusually uncommonly improperly unsuitably inappropriately incorrectly impolitely discourteously uncivilly disrespectfully undignifiedly frivolously lightly jokingly humorously jestingly jocularly teasingly playfully mischievously cheekily impishly saucily pertly flippantly giddily foolishly ridiculously absurdly preposterously laughably comically farcically hilariously amusingly entertainingly divertingly.