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formality

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of formality

1 an act or utterance that is a customary show of good manners
  • Bowing to your guest is a formality you don't need to perform for me.
Synonyms of formality

amenity, attention, civility, courtesy, gesture, pleasantry, politeness
Words Related to formality

honors

ceremony, observance, rite, ritual

decorum, etiquette, form, manners, mores, proprieties

addresses, devoirs, greetings, regards, respects

favor, grace, kindliness, kindness

protocol, rules
2 an oft-repeated action or series of actions performed in accordance with tradition or a set of rules
  • the formalities of signing a will
Synonyms of formality

ceremonial, ceremony, form, observance, rite, ritual, solemnity
Words Related to formality

amenities, civility, decorum, etiquette, graces, proprieties

protocol

convention, custom, habit, manners, mores, practice (also practise), standard, tradition, way

celebration, service

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