formally

adverb

for·​mal·​ly

-li

: in a formal manner: such as

a

: with respect to or according to form

b

: expressly, explicitly

c

: in prescribed or customary form

d

: with formality : ceremoniously

inspection of the new hotel … which will be formally opened for dinner this evening

—D. D. Martin

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from formal + -ly

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Rhymes for formally

• normally
• abnormally
• informally