|
Things said or done as a matter of form
“In this nation, there are no jury trials, and courts observe few formalities.”
The ritual observances and procedures required or performed at formal occasions
A formal, dignified rite or ceremony
The customs and conventions of a society or community
Plural for behavior that is strictly proper, conventional or formal
“He bowed to her, in the distant formality of the rich, and then laughed as his hand caught on his sword, spoiling the movement.”
Plural for behavior that is impersonal, strictly according to formal etiquette
“His cold formality of manner rendered his periodical visits to Rhoscadzhel somewhat dull to Lord Lamorna.”
Plural for an act performed for ritualistic or ceremonial reasons
“The ministerial officer of the board must go through the formality of being again sworn as a witness.”
Plural for something that is a certainty or a foregone conclusion
“The Lok Sabha elections are nearing, and Bhau's victory is a mere formality, or is it?”
Plural for the quality of being uncommunicative
Plural for behavior that is in keeping with good taste and propriety
Plural for behavior that conforms to accepted standards of respectability and good breeding
Plural for the quality of being elegant, dignified or classy
Plural for the property of being seemly, appropriateness of conduct or behavior
Plural for seriousness in bearing or manner
Plural for the state of having a grim or severe manner or appearance
Plural for the quality, state, or condition of being emotionless
Plural for regularity, restraint
Plural for loophole; minor detail
Plural for the state of being frigid
Plural for the state of being grand or majestic, especially visually
Plural for a formal presentation of one person to another
Plural for talk or remarks taking place before an action or event
Prissinesses or primnesses
(usually used in plural form "attentions") Plural for an act of civility or courtesy, especially in courtship
Related Words and Phrases
|
