formalness
Ceremonial behavior quality
Formalness is the quality of being formal—adhering to established conventions, ceremonies, or proper procedure.
The word exists but sees little use; formality covers the same ground and sounds more natural: the formality of the occasion rather than the formalness of the occasion.
Resistance to deformation
- inflexibilityQuality of being unbending
- strictnessInflexibility in enforcement
- rigidnessState of being stiff
- rigidityState of being unbending
constraint · stuffiness · ceremoniousness · punctiliousness · conventionality · correctness · preciseness · exactness
Mutual mass attraction
- solemnitySerious, dignified quality
- seriousnessEarnest, weighty demeanor
- gravitasDignified, weighty manner
- dignityInnate personal worth
earnestness · sternness · sedateness · sobriety · staidness · austerity · composure · reserve
Prescribed conduct rules
- decorumFitting social conduct
- proprietyCorrectness of conduct
- mannersCustoms of polite conduct
- courtesyRespectful, considerate behavior
civility · politeness · tact · diplomacy · deference · comportment · graciousness · respectability
Formal beginning ceremony
- coronationCeremony installing a sovereign
- commencementAct of starting
- convocationFormal ceremonial gathering
- ordinationClergy appointment ceremony
investiture · consecration · enthronement · procession · banquet · gala · reception · pageantry
Formal evening dress code
- white-tieStrictest evening dress code
- tuxedoMen's formal evening attire
- gownLong formal garment
- eveningwearDressy nighttime clothing
suit · tailcoat · bow-tie · cummerbund · cufflinks · pinstripe · floor-length · dress-code
stiffness
Resistance to deformation
- inflexibilityQuality of being unbending
- strictnessInflexibility in enforcement
- rigidnessState of being stiff
rigidity · constraint · stuffiness · ceremoniousness · punctiliousness · conventionality · correctness · preciseness · exactness · unbendingness
gravity
Mutual mass attraction
- solemnitySerious, dignified quality
- seriousnessEarnest, weighty demeanor
- gravitasDignified, weighty manner
dignity · earnestness · sternness · sedateness · sobriety · staidness · austerity · composure · reserve · officialness
protocol
Prescribed conduct rules
courtesy · civility · politeness · tact · diplomacy · deference · comportment · graciousness · respectability · refinement
inauguration
Formal beginning ceremony
- coronationCeremony installing a sovereign
- commencementAct of starting
- convocationFormal ceremonial gathering
ordination · investiture · consecration · enthronement · procession · banquet · gala · reception · pageantry · ritual
black-tie
Formal evening dress code
eveningwear · suit · tailcoat · bow-tie · cummerbund · cufflinks · pinstripe · floor-length · dress-code
formalnessinformality
Relaxed, unofficial tone
casualness · unceremonious · casualty · relaxedness · looseness
formalnessfamiliarity
Knowledge through experience
comfort · intimacy · ease · warmth · friendliness
inform, uniform, formal, reform, perform, informal, formula, formation, transform