Formally

adverb

/ˈfɔːməli/

Word Frequency: 9.7

Definitions

1.adverbIn a formal manner.

"He was dressed too formally for the occasion."

2.adverbIn accordance with official procedure.

"He formally filed a complaint, which involved much paperwork."

3.adverbIn accordance with rigorous rules.

"He proved it formally but gave his students no intuitive feel for the matter."

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