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Having been approved or signed off on by an official or legal authority
“The bank stated that all loans were sanctioned via formal written documentation.”
Adverb for characterized by conventional forms of ceremony and behavior
“The traditional tunic is still worn on formal occasions by senior officers.”
Adverb for poised or dignified in style, tone, or form
“He had a distinctly formal manner of speaking that sounded almost old-fashioned.”
(of a person) Adverb for strictly conventional in one's manner or behavior
“But he was obsessively formal and had about as much liveliness as a salted cod.”
Adverb for of or denoting a style of writing or speaking characterized by more elaborate or technical grammatical structures
“The letters are interesting to modern readers for their content and the formal style of writing.”
Adverb for having a conventionally recognized form, structure, or set of rules
“Some graphic artists are able to find employment despite their lack of any formal education.”
Adverb for being, or existing as, something in name only
“He was the formal head of the company despite having a largely hands-off approach.”
Adverb for relating to, or requiring the wearing of, elegant dress
“This will be a formal dinner, so please dress accordingly.”
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