formally
In proper attire
Formally means in an official, proper, or ceremonial manner: He formally announced his resignation.
It contrasts with casually or informally—a formally dressed guest wears a suit or gown, not jeans.
Formally also indicates something done according to established rules or procedures: The treaty was formally ratified.
The word can suggest adherence to form over substance: They're still formally married, but they've lived apart for years.
In inflexible manner
- rigidlyIn an unyielding manner
- properlyIn the correct manner
- correctlyIn accurate manner
- preciselyIn an exact manner
officially · ceremoniously · solemnly · gravely · sedately · decorously · primly · punctiliously
Customs of polite conduct
- courtesyRespectful, considerate behavior
- politenessCourteous, respectful conduct
- decorumFitting social conduct
- proprietyCorrectness of conduct
civility · comportment · graciousness · tactfulness · respectfulness · dignity · refinement · deference
Men's formal evening attire
- gownLong formal garment
- suitMatched formal garments
- tieEqual score, or neckwear
- blazerSemiformal tailored jacket
eveningwear · tailcoat · formalwear · cufflinks · cummerbund · bowtie · stilettos · pumps
Formal beginning ceremony
- coronationCeremony installing a sovereign
- commencementAct of starting
- convocationFormal ceremonial gathering
- investitureCeremony conferring rank
procession · enthronement · gala · banquet · reception · ball · pageantry · jubilee
Written proof or instructions
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- statuteEnacted written rule
- decreeAuthoritative legal command
mandate · charter · certification · authorization · compliance · ratification · notarization · affidavit
stiffly
In inflexible manner
precisely · officially · ceremoniously · solemnly · gravely · sedately · decorously · primly · punctiliously · meticulously
manners
Customs of polite conduct
- courtesyRespectful, considerate behavior
- politenessCourteous, respectful conduct
- decorumFitting social conduct
propriety · civility · comportment · graciousness · tactfulness · respectfulness · dignity · refinement · deference · gallantry
tuxedo
Men's formal evening attire
blazer · eveningwear · tailcoat · formalwear · cufflinks · cummerbund · bowtie · stilettos · pumps · chiffon
inauguration
Formal beginning ceremony
- coronationCeremony installing a sovereign
- commencementAct of starting
- convocationFormal ceremonial gathering
investiture · procession · enthronement · gala · banquet · reception · ball · pageantry · jubilee · celebration
documentation
Written proof or instructions
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
- statuteEnacted written rule
decree · mandate · charter · certification · authorization · compliance · ratification · notarization · affidavit · declaration
formallyinformally
Without official protocol
casually · familiarly · chattily · colloquially · conversationally
formallyinformally
Without official protocol
unofficially · off the record · tacitly · implicitly · verbally
formallyinformally
Without official protocol
loosely · haphazardly · unsystematically · casually · sloppily
- formal attireDressy occasion clothing
- formal wearElegant occasion clothing
- formal dressElegant occasion attire
- formal dinnerCeremonial evening meal
- formal educationSystematic study in institutions
- formal letterStructured professional written communication
formal, informal, formality, formalities, informally, informality, semiformal